Childhood Studies An Introduction

by Wyse, Dominic

• ISBN13: 9780631233961
• ISBN10: 0631233962
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-01-16
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

This text introduces students to the key issues in the study of childhood, from infancy through to adulthood, from an interdisciplinary and multi-professional perspective. A broad-ranging introductory guide to key issues in the study of childhood. Approaches childhood studies from an interdisciplinary and multi-professional perspective. Presents the basics of psychology, social welfare, education, health, law, culture, rights, politics, and economics as they relate to children. For each discipline, the role of relevant professionals, such as social workers, nursery teachers, paediatric nurses and child lawyers, is also considered. Contributors have both practical and academic backgrounds in a range of specialist areas. Each chapter includes an independent learning activity, case studies, a glossary and annotated bibliography. Will inspire debate in the classroom about childhood issues.

Author Biography

Dominic Wyse is Reader in Primary Education at Liverpool John Moores University.

Table of Contents

List of Plates

List of Tables

Notes on Contributors

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Children And Childhood:

Inter-Disciplinary Perspective: Histories Of Childhood

Self-Concept

Relationships

Attachment

Peers

Family Structures

Parenting

Parental Separation

Psychology

The Nature/Nurture Debate

Cognitive Development

The Development Of Language And Literacy

Mental Health

Sociology

The Sociology Of Childhood

Childhood And Juvenile Delinquency

Sexuality

Children And Services:

Inter-Disciplinairy Perspective: Children's Rights

Social Welfare

Overview Of Social Welfare

The Role Of The Child And Family Social Worker

Child Abuse

Education

Overview Of Children's Education And Care

The Role Of The Early Years Practitioner

National Curricula

Play

International Perspectives In Early Years Education & Care

Health

Overview Of Health

The Role Of The Health Visitor

Law

Overview Of The Legal System

Legal Personel

The Children Act 1989

The Legal Status Of The Child

Children And Society:

Inter-Disciplinary Perspective: The Demonisation Of Childhood

Culture

Toys And Games

Children's Literature

Visual Art

Multimedia

Equality

Ethnicity And Race

Disabled Children

Poverty

Society

Non-Government Organistions (Ngos)

Children Working

Research With Children

Further Reflections On The Activities

Glossary

Index

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