Youth Work: Emerging Perspectives in Youth Development - Softcover

Edginton, Christopher R

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1571675698 ISBN 13: 9781571675699

Publisher: Sagamore Publishing, 2005

Synopsis

Provides an introductory overview of the professional practice of youth work and youth development. This book includes topics such as: adolescence as a life stage, historical perspectives, approaches and orientations to youth work, practical program and leadership strategies, ethics, multi-culturalism, policy formation, and more.

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About the Author

Christopher R. Edginton is the R.J. McElroy Professor of Youth Leadership Studies, School of Kinesiology, Allied Health, and Human Services at the University of Northern Iowa. From 1991-2010, he served as professor and director of the School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services. In 1985, he founded the nationally award-winning Camp Adventure Child & Youth Services program. Since its inception, the program has provided contracted services for children and youth worldwide. From 20042014, he served as secretary general of the World Leisure Organization, a nongovernmental organization operating in consultative status with The United Nations. He is the cofounder of the Global Forum for Physical Education Pedagogy (GoFPEP), a worldwide social movement aimed at rethinking, reframing, and refocusing physical education pedagogy and the training of health and physical education teachers. Edginton has authored over 350 articles, over 30 books, and over 30 chapters in books. He has been identified as the leading proponent of the application of contemporary management concepts in the park and recreation field.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sagamore Publishing
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1571675698
• ISBN 13: 9781571675699
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 311