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OverviewChildren are citizens with autonomy and rights identified by international agencies and United Nations conventions, but these rights are not readily enforceable. Some of the worst levels of child poverty and poor health in the OECD, as well as exceptionally high child suicide rates, exist in Aotearoa New Zealand today. More than a quarter of children are experiencing a childhood of hardship and deprivation in a context of high levels of inequality. Maori children face particular challenges. In a country that characterises itself as 'a good place to bring up children', this is of major concern. The essays in this book are by leading researchers from several disciplines and focus on all of our children and young people, exploring such topics as the environment (economic, social and natural), social justice, children's voices and rights, the identity issues they experience and the impact of rapid societal change. What children themselves have to say is insightful and often deeply moving. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nancy Higgins , Claire FreemanPublisher: Otago University Press Imprint: Otago University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.544kg ISBN: 9781877578496ISBN 10: 1877578495 Pages: 344 Publication Date: 01 January 2013 Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Professional & Vocational , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationNancy Higgins is an independent researcher working in the areas of social justice, inclusive education and disabled children and youth. She has recently completed a research project with Ngati Kapo o Aotearoa about access to health and education services for blind youth and children. In the past she has worked as a senior lecturer in teacher education. Claire Freeman is an associate professor and director of the Master of Planning Programme, Department of Geography, University of Otago. Her interests are in environmental planning, which includes sustainable communities, planning for children and young people, and planning with nature. Her book with Paul Tranter, Children and their Urban Environment: Changing Worlds, was published by Earthscan in 2011. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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