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Youth crisis : growing up in the high-risk society / Nanette J. Davis ; foreword by David Matza.

Author/creator Davis, Nanette J.
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoWestport, Conn. : Praeger, ©1999.
Descriptionxiv, 373 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject(s)
Contents "Don't tell us about it" : the social condition of youth -- "It isn't easy being young" : youth and the risk society -- Genealogy of childhood -- Schooling in an unjust society -- Endangered youth -- The descent into homelessness -- Youth, addiction, and control -- Youth in the war zone -- The gang as pseudo community -- Race matters : the case of African American youth -- Reconstructing justice : toward a healing paradigm for youth.
Local noteLittle-327512--305131025861Z
Local noteLittle-327512--305131025861Z
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 98024558
ISBN0275959392 (alk. paper)
ISBN0275964434 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks HQ796 .D335 1999 ✔ Available Place Hold