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Immigrant Youth in Canada

Theoretical Approaches, Practical Issues, and Professional Perspectives

edited by Stacey Wilson-Forsberg & Andrew M. Robinson

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Initial publish date
Aug 2017
Category
Social Work
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780199022151
    Publish Date
    Aug 2017
    List Price
    $99.99

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Description

Immigrant Youth in Canada is designed to help students gain a better understanding of the complexities, challenges, and opportunities of the immigrant and second-generation youth experience in Canada. Thirty-five Canadian researchers and practitioners offer strategies to respond to the challenges immigrant youth face, and explore ways to recognize the assets these youth bring to Canadian society.

About the authors

Stacey Wilson-Forsberg is assistant professor of Human Rights and Human Diversity at Wilfrid Laurier University.

Stacey Wilson-Forsberg's profile page

Andrew M. Robinson's profile page

Editorial Reviews

"The Professional Perspectives segments are truly excellent. They bring the praxis element to the text. It gives readers insight into current issues and challenges facing professionals in the field. Also, I like the placement of the professional perspective chapters. There is a nice balance between the academic vs. the practical." --Michaelann George, Sheridan College

"A comprehensive, easy to read, applicable text regarding immigrant youth and their future in Canada [...] This book is the most applicable and comprehensive text, on this topic, that I have read." --Heather Stewart, Durham College