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Toward an Understanding of Youth in Community Governance: Policy Priorities and Research Directions

2003; Wiley; Volume: 17; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/j.2379-3988.2003.tb00022.x

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Shepherd Zeldin, Linda A. Camino, Matthew Calvert,

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Social Policy ReportVolume 17, Issue 3 p. 1-20 ReportFree Access Toward an Understanding of Youth in Community Governance: Policy Priorities and Research Directions Shepherd Zeldin, Shepherd Zeldin University of Wisconsin-MadisonSearch for more papers by this authorLinda Camino, Linda Camino University of Wisconsin-MadisonSearch for more papers by this authorMatthew Calvert, Matthew Calvert University of Wisconsin-MadisonSearch for more papers by this author Shepherd Zeldin, Shepherd Zeldin University of Wisconsin-MadisonSearch for more papers by this authorLinda Camino, Linda Camino University of Wisconsin-MadisonSearch for more papers by this authorMatthew Calvert, Matthew Calvert University of Wisconsin-MadisonSearch for more papers by this author First published: 01 September 2003 https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2379-3988.2003.tb00022.xCitations: 21AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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