Wyness, Michael G. (2019) Childhood and society [third edition]. London: Red Globe Press, v-303. ISBN 9781137514875

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Abstract

Firmly established as a classic text in the sociological study of childhood, the new edition of this textbook continues to offer an authoritative and accessible overview of competing theoretical positions and the ways in which they inform key substantive themes, including education, work, identity and agency. The study of childhood has taken on an increasingly global focus in recent years, honing in on how issues of rights, protection and development shape the lives of children and those around them at political, social and institutional levels across the world. As such, this book guides you through the theories and research on childhood in both local and global contexts, illustrating how the study of childhood can inform sociological thinking on social crises, changes and social problems. Key features include: an authoritative overview of the field; an assessment of the ethical and methodological issues in researching children's lives; an emphasis on children's agency and the role they play throughout every chapter, including more on the developing world; an updated chapter on researching children and childhood; new key readings and 'academic insights' boxes that explore research on important topics in more detail. Read less

Item Type:	Book
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Centre for Education Studies (2013- )
Publisher:	Red Globe Press
Place of Publication:	London
ISBN:	9781137514875
Book Title:	Childhood and Society
Official Date:	10 April 2019
Dates:	Date Event 10 April 2019 Published
Number of Pages:	303
Page Range:	v-303
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Related URLs:	Other

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