What exactly is civic and political participation? What factors influence young people’s participation? How can we encourage youth to actively participate in

What Politics? Youth and Political Engagement in Africa examines the diverse experiences of being young in today’s Africa. It offers new perspectives to the r

Based upon a three-year multi-disciplinary international research project, Political and Civic Participation examines the interplay of factors affecting civic a

Although many scholars are convinced of the apparent civic disengagement of youth, others suggest that civic participation of young people is stable and increas

This volume critically examines the multiple and contested meanings of ideal citizenship and reveal how children and youth craft active citizenship as they enco