This book explores the daily mobilities and immobilities of children and young people in sub-Saharan Africa. The authors draw on findings from rural and urban field research extending over many years, culminating in a 24-site study across three African countries: Ghana, Malawi, and South Africa. Wider reflections on gender, relationality, the politics of mobility, and field methodology frame the study. By bringing together diverse strands of a complex daily mobilities picture-from journeys for education, work, play/leisure and health, to associated experiences of different transport modes, road safety, and the virtual mobility now afforded by mobile phones-the book helps fill a knowledge gap with crucial significance for development policy and practice.

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Yes, you can access Young People’s Daily Mobilities in Sub-Saharan Africa by Gina Porter,Kate Hampshire,Albert Abane,Alister Munthali,Elsbeth Robson,Mac Mashiri in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Politics & International Relations & African Politics. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Politics & International Relations

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African Politics

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Politics & International Relations

Preface
Acknowledgements
Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
Chapter 1: Introduction: Children, Young People and the ‘Mobilities Turn’ in Sub-Saharan Africa
Chapter 2: Identifying Research Gaps and Building a Field Research Methodology with Young People
Chapter 3: Experiencing the Journey to School: Rural and Urban Narratives
Chapter 4: Balancing the Load: Mobility, Work and Income Generation
Chapter 5: Beyond the School and Working Day: Building Connections Through Play, Leisure, Worship and Other Social Contact
Chapter 6: Mobility and Health: Young People’s Health-Seeking Behaviour and Physical Access to Health Services
Chapter 7: Negotiating Transport, Travel and Traffic, Part 1: Walking and Cycling
Chapter 8: Negotiating Transport, Travel and Traffic, Part 2: Motor-Mobility, Traffic Risk and Road Safety
Chapter 9: Conclusion: Reflecting on Theory and Method, Practice and Policy
Erratum to: Young People’s Daily Mobilities in Sub-Saharan Africa
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