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This chapter introduces the aims and scope of the book. The focus is on the everyday life patterns of young adults who are experiencing vulnerability and precariousness and in particular the web of social relations that structures the everyday lives of long-term unemployed young people. The contributors explore whether these informal contacts provide resources and tools of solving problems, whether they are a source of pressures and expectations, and how far they shape, in general terms, the person’s self-conception, identity and well-being. The introduction discusses relevant literature on these aspects and presents the methodology followed in the book, including the comparative framework of the study.
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Lahusen, C., Giugni, M. (2016). Experiencing Long-Term Unemployment in Europe: An Introduction. In: Lahusen, C., Giugni, M. (eds) Experiencing Long-Term Unemployment in Europe. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-50487-6_1
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