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OverviewUnderstanding the place of religion in Early Childhood Education and Care is of critical importance for the development of cultural literacy and plays a key role in societal coherence and inclusion. This international handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the place of religion in the societal educational arenas of the very youngest children across the globe. Drawing together contributions from leading international experts across disciplinary backgrounds, it offers a critical view of how to approach the complexities around the place of religion in Early Childhood Education and Care. Through its four parts, the book examines the theoretical, methodological, policy and practice perspectives and explores the complex intersections of transmission of ""cultural heritage"" and ""national values"" with the diverse, changing societal contexts. Each chapter contributes to an increased understanding of how the place of religion in Early Childhood Education and Care can be understood across continents, countries and educational systems. The Routledge International Handbook of the Place of Religion in Early Childhood Education and Care is an essential resource for academics, researchers, students and practitioners working in Early Childhood Education, Sociology of Childhood, Religious Education and other related fields Full Product DetailsAuthor: Arniika Kuusisto (Stockholm University, Sweden)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 1.043kg ISBN: 9781032115290ISBN 10: 1032115297 Pages: 540 Publication Date: 26 August 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationArniika Kuusisto is Professor in Child and Youth Studies, especially Early Childhood Education and Care, at Stockholm University, Sweden; Research Director at the Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Helsinki, Finland; and Honorary Research Fellow, Department of Education, University of Oxford, UK. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |