Understanding the street children phenomenon. A study of street children in Accra, Ghana.

Autor/in	Boakye-Boaten, Agya
Titel	Understanding the street children phenomenon. A study of street children in Accra, Ghana. Gefälligkeitsübersetzung: Verständnis für das Phänomen der Straßenkinder. Eine Studie über Straßenkinder in Accra, Ghana.
Quelle	Saarbrücken: VDM Verl. Dr. Müller (2008), XIII, 236 S.Verfügbarkeit
Beigaben	grafische Darstellungen
Zusatzinformation	Inhaltsverzeichnis
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; Monographie
ISBN	978-3-8364-3734-9
Schlagwörter	Phänomenologie; Methodologie; Wahrnehmung; Soziale Herkunft; Junge; Familie; Alkohol; Droge; Armut; Entwicklungsland; Großstadt; Staat; Prostitution; Geld; Geschlechtsspezifik; Hochschulschrift; Perspektive; Soziales Problem; Mädchen; Straßenkind; Ghana
Abstract	"The phenomenon of street children is a growing problem in developing countries, including Ghana. To begin a dialogue of possible solutions to the problem, it is imperative that we understand the phenomenon and its intricacies. This study examines the phenomenon of street children in Accra, Ghana. The book highlights the general characteristics of street children in Ghana, which includes how the phenomenon of street children is defined by street children in Ghana, officials of government and non government agencies working with children in Ghana. The study also focuses on how the general public perceives street children in Ghana and the factors that account for the phenomenon of street children in Ghana. The methodological inquiry is a phenomenological case study approach. This approach is appropriate as it helps one to understand the complexities of the phenomenon through the experiences, perceptions and perspectives from a holistic standpoint. This study provides a unit of reference for government agencies responsible for children's welfare, social work agencies and advocates for children." (authors abstract).
Erfasst von	GESIS - Leibniz-Institut für Sozialwissenschaften, Mannheim
Update	2009/2