Radical futures? Youth, Politics and Activism in Contemporary Europe

Radical Futures? Youth, Politics and Activism in ContemporaryEurope features a collection of articles originating fromMYPLACE (Memory, Youth, Political Legacy and Civic Engagement),which has mapped the relationship between political heritage, formsand levels of civic and political engagement of young people inEurope, and their potential receptivity to radical and populistpolitical agendas. Explores the meanings of activism among young people engaged ina range of organisations and movements Draws on new primary data sets from 14 countries collectedunder a common research design by the authors Challenges claims of rising apathy among youngpeople as well as counter–claims that their participation hassimply shifted to informal activities Makes critical interventions into theory underpinning thefields of youth studies, democratic theory and participation,memory studies, and far right studies

• ISBN: 978-1-119-06236-3
• Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 200
• Fecha Publicación: 29/05/2015
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés