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OverviewWhere can we draw the line between childhood and adulthood? To what extent is childhood a social construction? How do children make sense of their own social worlds? And do children have control over their social environments? Childhood and Society 2e explores these questions and key sociological debates to provide a thorough introduction to the sociology of childhood. The second edition takes account of cutting edge research and shows how contemporary practices are impacting on childhood in today's world. In particular, the book: • Gives clear guidance on how children have been, and continue to be, theorized • Shows how technology shapes children's play, communication and cultures • Discusses international case studies that reflect on childhood in a global age • Assesses the ethical and methodological issues in researching children's lives • Includes a new chapter on child labour, reflecting on the relationship between work and schooling With fresh insights into research, theory and policy, this text takes a truly global view on controversial issues in the field, from poverty and children's rights to the media and consumerism. It is an indispensable text for students of sociology, childhood studies, education and social policy. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael WynessPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Red Globe Press Edition: 2nd ed. 2011 Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.534kg ISBN: 9780230241824ISBN 10: 0230241824 Pages: 344 Publication Date: 25 October 2011 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Replaced By: 9781137514844 Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock  Table of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition.- Introduction.- PART I: CHILDHOOD AND THEORY.- The Social Meaning of Childhood.- Childhood and Social Structure.- Children and Childhood in Late Modernity.- Theories of Growing Up: Developmentalism and Socialisation Theory.- PART II: CHILDREN, SOCIAL PROBLEMS AND SOCIAL POLICY.- Childhood in Crisis: Social Disorder and Reconstruction.- Children, Family and the State: Policing Childhood.- Schooling Children and Childhood.- PART III: CHILDREN'S LIVES, CHILDREN'S AGENCY.- Children's Social Worlds: Culture, Play and Technology.- Researching Children and Childhood: Methods, Ethics and Politics.- Children: Their Rights and Politics.- Children's Work and Labour: The International Context.- Conclusion.- Glossary.ReviewsPraise for the First Edition: 'As part of a formal course or not, this is an interesting text for students and qualified staff.' - Val Thurtle, Community Practitioner 'Childhood and Society is a timely book. It is well-conceived, up-to-date and well written.' - Ian Grosvenor, Educational Review 'A truly comprehensive sociological approach to the study of childhood. This is an outstanding synthesis and overview of the field.' - Karen Sternheimer, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Southern California, USA Praise for the First Edition: 'As part of a formal course or not, this is an interesting text for students and qualified staff.' - Val Thurtle, Community Practitioner 'Childhood and Society is a timely book. It is well-conceived, up-to-date and well written.' - Ian Grosvenor, Educational Review Praise for the First Edition: 'As part of a formal course or not, this is an interesting text for students and qualified staff.' - Val Thurtle, Community Practitioner 'Childhood and Society is a timely book. It is well-conceived, up-to-date and well written.' - Ian Grosvenor, Educational Review Author InformationMICHAEL WYNESS Associate Professor of Childhood Studies in the Institute Of Education at the University of Warwick, UK. He is the author of Schooling, Welfare and Parental Responsibility and Contesting Childhood. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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