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Childhood and Society: An Introduction to the Sociology of Childhood
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Product Description
Children have become an increasingly important focus for sociological analysis in recent years. This inspiring new book explores a range of sociological approaches to researching the fascinating lives and social worlds of children, and the phenomenon of childhood. In doing so, it reviews competing theoretical positions on childhood and examines research that assumes children are competent social actors. Key and controversial issues relating to childhood are discussed such as poverty, abuse and rights. The book also considers practical, methodological and ethical issues relating to research with children. Student-oriented in structure and style, it is an ideal text for courses offered in Sociology, Early Childhood Studies and related fields.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #32791 in Books
- Published on: 2006-03-24
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 240 pages
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About the Author
MICHAEL WYNESS is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at University College, Northampton, UK. His research interests are schooling, parenting and welfare and he is the author of Schooling, Welfare and Parental Responsibility, 1996 and Contesting Childhood, 1999, both by Falmer Press.
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Useful Early Childhood Studies text
I have found this text useful in my Early Childhood Studies degree. It is clearly set out and has an up to date approach. Includes a chapter on children's rights.
