Routledge Young People and Politics: Anglo-American Democracies

This comprehensive study examines young people's political engagement across the US, Britain, and Canada, challenging common assumptions about youth disengagement from politics. Rather than accepting the widespread belief that young people don't vote, distrust politicians, and lack political interest, the book investigates where these claims hold true and to what extent. Through detailed analysis of voter turnout, political trust, political interest, and both electoral and non-electoral forms of participation, the research provides nuanced insights into how young people interact with democratic institutions. The book also explores the role of Internet use in shaping youth political behaviour and engagement patterns. Published by Routledge as part of their Research in Comparative Politics series, this work offers scholars, educators, and policymakers essential evidence-based perspectives on youth political participation in Anglo-American democracies.