Men on a Mission: Valuing Youth Work in Our Communities

by William Marsiglio

Book Overview

Men on a Mission provides the first comprehensive study of men who work and volunteer with kids in a variety of public settings. This engaging book brings to life diverse histories and experiences of men who have worked as coaches, teachers, youth ministers, probation officers, Big Brothers, Boys & Girls Club staff, 4-H agents, and the like.

Drawing on in-depth interviews with men between the ages of 19 and 65, ethnographic observations,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801888301
• ISBN13: 9780801888304
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.0"