Le quattro stagioni della ricerca sociologica sui giovani

The history of sociological research on young people in Italy from the 50ies until the first decade of the 21st century develops long four distinct seasons: the first, the post-war reconstruction and the industrial take-off; the second, the years of youth movements from the end 60ies to late 70ies; the third, the retreat into the private sphere, the transition from political to social engagement and prolongation of the juvenile phase, finally, the fourth, characterized by the difficulties of the transition to adulthood in a declining society.