Young people and contradictions of inclusion critically assesses policies addressing young people's transitions from school to employment. It presents and discusses the findings of seven EU-funded projects involving 13 countries.

Using a biographical approach, this book: . vbTab]integrates the perspectives of social policy, sociology, youth and transition research, and education and labour market research;. vbTab]compares policy and practice in a variety of European national contexts;. vbTab]explores the dilemmas of policies for the inclusion of young people;. vbTab]suggests that a holistic Integrated Transition Policy, which puts young people's subjective experience at its centre, can provide an alternative to current policies and practice; This book is aimed at academics and students in social policy, sociology,...