The fall of the Soviet bloc brought a sense of optimism for the establishment of open and
democratic civil societies; however, the transition has been inconsistent and varied across …

This expansive, lively introduction charts the connections between international youth
cultures and the development of global media and communication. From 1950s drive-ins …

The prospects for young people in Europe look bleak. The 'social condition'of young people
is characterised by experiences of exclusion, and a sense of betrayal and anger at having …

The demise of state Socialisms caused radical social, cultural and economic changes in
Eastern Europe. Since then, young people have been confronted with fundamental …

This essay explores the changing shape of transitions from education to employment
amongst deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHOH) youth in Russia. It draws on survey and interview …

as a new style of residential development, gated communities appear to be a reflection of
territorial and social segregation in the suburbs of post-socialist cities. Even though the …

This chapter describes the key attributes and challenges of transnational parenting and the
growing phenomenon of transnational families within the European Union. Using the case of …

Abstract Several young Eastern European authors rose to international prominence around
the year 2000. They were greeted enthusiastically by some parts of the literary …

As a progressive society, there is an expectation for young people to become the social
leaders and innovators of tomorrow. Not only does this expectation imply an …

This study explores the engagement of Albanian youth in sociopolitical activism within a post-
communist context. Using narrative inquiry, youth activists were interviewed to understand …