A social anxiety currently pervades the political classes of the western world, arising from the perception that young people have become disaffected with liberal democratic politics. Voter turnout among 18-25 year olds continues to be lower than other age groups and they are less likely to join political parties. This is not, however, proof that young people are not interested in politics per se but is evidence that they are becoming politically socialized within a new media environment. This shift poses a significant challenge to politicians who increasingly have to respond to a technologically mediated lifestyle politics that celebrates lifestyle diversity, personal disclosure and celebrity. This book explores alternative approaches for engaging and understanding young people's political activity and looks at the adoption of information and ICTs as a means to facilitate the active engagement of young people in democratic societies. Young Citizens in a Digital Age presents new research and the first comprehensive analysis of ICTs, citizenship and young people from an international group of leading scholars. It is an important book for students and researchers of citizenship and ICTs within the fields of sociology, politics, social policy and communication studies among others.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9780415409124
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96000924
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Family Sociology, Citizenship
Author
Brian D. Loader
Publication Name
Young Citizens in the Digital Age: Political Engagement, Young People and New Media
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Sociology
Publication Year
2007
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
218 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Item Weight
363g
Additional Product Features
Topic
Popular Philosophy
Editor
Brian D. Loader
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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