Oxford University Press

The experimental and diverse writings of John Milton's early career offer tantalizing evidence of a precocious and steadily ripening author yet there has been no volume exclusively focused on his writing of the 1620s, 1630s, and the first years of the 1640s. Young Milton seeks to fill this scholarly void.

This study of young women's lives challenges existing assumptions about working class life and womanhood in England between 1918 and 1950. A wide range of sources, including rich autobiographical accounts, are weaved into this vivid account and highlight the fact that young women forged new patterns of social mobility, were important as workplace militants, and developed a distinct youth culture.

Why do we speak the way we do, and what do our voices tell others about us? What is the truth behind the myths that surround how we speak? Jane Setter explores these and other fascinating questions in an accessible and engaging account that will appeal to anyone interested in how we use our voices in daily life.

Why do we speak the way we do, and what do our voices tell others about us? What is the truth behind the myths that surround how we speak? Jane Setter explores these and other fascinating questions in an accessible and engaging account that will appeal to anyone interested in how we use our voices in daily life.

Youth and Authority in England 1560-1640 is the fullest treatment of age relations in early modern society, and fills an important gap in our knowledge of this period. Paul Griffiths's stimulating book raises questions about the usual depiction of young people, showing that they had a creative presence, an identity, and a historical singificance which has never been fully explored.

This book provides the student with a comprehensive and accessible overview of the role and importance of youth and employment in Britain.

Many people believe that Africa will struggle to create jobs for its rapidly-growing population, and that rural youth will eventually migrate to cities or other countries. This book uses survey data to create a nuanced understanding of the constraints and opportunities facing rural youth in Africa.