'The book covers a fascinating range of theory, policy and practice research not covered elsewhere in one text. The editors are to be congratulated' - Marian Charlton, Leeds Metropolitan University

Introduction: The changing context of work with young peopleIntroduction: The changing context of work with young people - Jason Wood and Jean HinePart One: Theory and PracticeChanging Conceptions of Youth in Late Modernity - Alan FranceYoung People's Lives: Taking a different view - Jean HineGlobalisation and Global Youth Work - Jo AubreyEthics and Values in Work with Young People - Sarah BanksAnti-Oppressive Practice - agdish ChouhanEducating Youth: Assimilation and the democratic alternative - Derrick ArmstrongSocial Capital and Young People - Thilo BoeckCommunity Youth Development - Daniel F. PerkinsYoung People and Research Participation - Jennie Fleming and Nicky HudsonPart Two: Policy and PracticeEuropean Youth Policy and the Place of the United Kingdom - Howard WilliamsonEducation for Effective Citizenship - Jason WoodRisk, Social Policy and Young People - Hazel KemshallYouth Justice: moving in an anti-social direction - Joe YatesGood Practice in Guidance: Lessons from Connexions - Scott YatesYouth Work and the Youth Service - Bernard DaviesYouth Work and the Voluntary Sector - Tom WylieModern Youth Work: Purity or common cause? - Malcolm PayneManaging the Tensions - Mary TylerWorking with Young People: Emergent themes - Jean Hine and Jason WoodReferences