This title was first published in 2001. This book brings together a range of perspectives about citizenship and empowerment from around the globe. It thus approaches these important topics from a wide variety of directions, including different geo-political contexts, empirical studies, theoretical approaches and examples of actual projects to empower youth and how they have worked. The book addresses issues of importance for contemporary young people as well as for social policy and will be of relevance to practitioners, youth leaders and academics.

’Is there a European young citizen in the making who promotes and reflects the economic, political and institutional integration of Europe and maintains his/her cultural identity? This question is tackled by the contributions in the book...presents revealing analyses...’ Professor Walter R. Heinz, University of Bremen, Germany '...valuable and interesting insights into the lives of young people in various parts of the world. This reader was encouraged by the range and sophistication of the issues and debates covered in this volume...will appeal to all readers interested in the latest developments in youth research.' Youth and Policy