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This book, uncovers the lived experiences of street-frequenting young people in Fiji. Typically viewed as ´out of place´, these young people disturb what it means to be young and Fijian. Despite their marginal existence, they through their activities demonstrate the need to belong. The book adopts a critical postmodern perspective to explore this reality and propose ways of engaging with street-frequenting young people.

Candidly written, Street-Frequenting Young People in Fiji identifies issues that provoke the conscience of Fijian hierarchy and its leaders. It will appeal to students and scholars across a range of disciplines- including sociology, childhood and youth studies, and social work- as well as practitioners and policy analysts.

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1. Introduction.- 2. In or out of place.- 3. Reclaiming lost childhood and youth - policy and practice.- 4. Leaving home for the streets.- 5. At home on the streets.- 6. Negotiating relationships.- 7. A new way of engaging with street-frequenting young people.- 8. Conclusion.

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Patrick Vakaoti is Senior Lecturer, Department of Sociology, Gender and Social Work, University of Otago, New Zealand.

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