Routledge Young Homeless People and Urban Space - Ethnography

Explore the complex realities of youth homelessness through this ethnographic study by Routledge. This book offers an expanded view of how young people navigate urban environments, connecting their experiences within organizational spaces, the routes they travel through the city, and their occupation of public areas. By focusing on participants' personal accounts of movement and place, the text examines the condition of being fixed in mobility. This concept explains how constant movement can actually limit a young person's everyday life and their future possibilities. Based on an innovative multi-method study conducted at a London day centre, this work provides essential context for understanding the social realities of homelessness in contemporary urban settings. This volume is a vital resource for those studying sociology, anthropology, and urban studies. It moves beyond simple observations to provide a deep look at how physical space and movement shape the lives of vulnerable young populations.