What is Youth Work?
- Janet R Batsleer - Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
- Bernard Davies
"The book attempts the almost impossible task of answering the question: what is youth work? It provides a thorough observation of the diversity and ever-changing nature of contemporary youth work, enriched by an interesting history. This is achieved via language the layman can understand, whilst managing to stimulate debate for current and future practitioners." (Training Team, Wrexham Youth Service)
Useful all round introduction for those new to area and just starting BA Yand Cc
This is a useful text for new students on youth and community studies courses. It is written in Batsleer's usual accessible yet intellectually grounded style. It provides a theorised account of youth work upon which courses can build.
Really great book which give a good grounding for youth work, its processes and why we have the profession. I have recommended to my level 3 youth students.
Fantastic book, some useful chapters for module in particular 'What do we mean by youth work?', sessions set for participation which will also recommend this book for. Have lectures comming up on types of youth work so will be used for detached and targeted.
This book is an essential introductory read for anyone entering the field of youth work. A good insight and background to both history and policy of youth work to current times and the transformation and values of the recent integrated services. A very useful book that can be applied across several domains of study for graduate students.
This is a recommended read for my Level 3 health and social care students wanting to go into youth work. It gives a good basis and introduction to youth work and the reason that youth workers are so important.
An excellent text that cleary explains the theory of youth work in an understanable and accessible manner.
A text that offers a contemporary view upon youth work today. Offering a historical perspective from its contributors it develops a comparative approach for the youth work practitioner and student alike. It offers a wide range of youth work themes and topics from both professionals and academics including key thinkers.
A great book that all youth and community workers - in practice and in training should be aware of. This text has been adopted as a core text for the BA Hons in Youth and Community Work.
