Grassroots Youth Work - by Tania De St Croix (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This engaging book paints a picture of passionate grassroots youth workers, at a time when their practice is threatened by spending cuts, target cultures and market imperatives. Using interviews, dialogue and research diary excerpts the author brings youth work practice and theory to life.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>This engaging book paints a picture of passionate grassroots youth workers, at a time when their practice is threatened by spending cuts, target cultures and market imperatives. Using interviews, dialogue and research diary excerpts the author brings youth work practice and theory to life.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Written with an engaging freshness, honesty and vigour. . .Tania de St Croix has written the best book on youth work since Mark K. Smith's seminal <i>Creators not Consumers</i>, published in 1980."--Emma Chivers, University of South Wales "Youth & Policy"<br><br>"A motivational and inspiring insight into the experiences of part-time and volunteer youth workers, providing an opportunity to hear their voices within policy and practice."--Emma Chivers, University of South Wales<br><br>"An in-depth look at the devastating impacts of neoliberal reform policies on youth services and youth work that illuminates the dedication and passion of youth workers against the backdrop of a dehumanizing work environment."--Dana Fusco, York College<br><br>"Essential reading for youth workers and other creative and critical thinkers who are looking for the cracks where life can still break up and break through the grids of control."--Janet Batsleer, Manchester Metropolitan University<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Tania de St Croix</b> has been a youth worker for more than twenty years and is a postdoctoral research and teaching associate at King's College London.
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