Challenging dominant discourses in neoliberal marketized societies about working with disconnected young people, this book argues that alternative, radical approaches to formal and informal education are necessary to challenge repressive practices, and to help build a more equal, socially-just society.

Janet Batsleer, Manchester Metropolitan University, UKAnnette Coburn, University of West Scotland, UKSusan Cullen, University of Lincoln, UKJohn Grayson, independent researcherMax A. Hope, University of Hull, UKRik Kennedy, De Montfort University, UKPat Petrie, UCL Institute of Education, UKJulie Rippingale, University of Hull, UKMomodou Sallah, De Montfort University, UK