Young people's daily mobilities in Sub-Saharan Africa: Moving young lives

Porter, Gina; Hampshire, Kate; Abane, Albert; Munthali, Alister; Robson, Elsbeth; Mashiri, Mac

Abstract

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.

Citation

Porter, G., Hampshire, K., Abane, A., Munthali, A., Robson, E., & Mashiri, M. (2017). Young people's daily mobilities in Sub-Saharan Africa: Moving young lives. New York: Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-45431-7

• Book Type: Monograph
• Acceptance Date: Aug 1, 2017
• Publication Date: 2017
• Deposit Date: Sep 27, 2019
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Series Title: Anthropology Change and Development
• ISBN: 978-1-137-45430-0
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-45431-7
• Keywords: Anthropology, Change, and Development
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/972357
• Publisher URL: https://www.palgrave.com/gp/book/9781137454300