Drawing On The Past – studies in the history of community and youth work

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The third collection of essays relating to the history of community and youth work, all of which have arisen out of a series of conferences organised by the editors of the journal Youth and Policy.

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Edited by Ruth Gilchrist, Tony Jeffs and Jean Spence (2006)

This is the third collection of essays relating to the history of community and youth work, all of which have arisen out of a series of conferences organised by the editors of the journal Youth and Policy. The 18 chapters cover a diversity of subjects and places. Some tell the stories of events and people. Others consider the impact and relevance of organisations, movements and reports. Together they reveal a fascinating history, and have begun to uncover a vast store of archives.

The themes reflect the interest and enthusiasm of the authors. They include some of the best known names in the community and youth work field in Britain, alongside those from Australia, Austria and the USA. These essays broaden and deepen our knowledge of the development of community and youth work, and its power to shape and improve the lives of those who come into contact with it.