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Childhood Studies: A Reader in Perspectives of Childhood
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Product Description
This book brings together a variety of perspectives on the study of childhood: how this has been treated historically and how such a concept is developing as we move into a new century.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #235758 in Books
- Published on: 1999-12-16
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 224 pages
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From the Back Cover
The nature of childhood, the consideration of whether a certain age denotes innocence or not, and the desire to teach good citizenship to our children are all issues commonly discussed by today's media. This book brings together a variety of perspectives on the study of childhood: how it has been treated historically and how such a concept is developing as we move into a new century.
The book is divided into five main sections, as follows:
Part One sets the scene and provides the reader with an overview of attitudes towards childhood;
Part Two surveys the contribution of literature from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries;
Part Three examines educational issues, such as children's play, language acquisition and spiritual development;
Part Four looks at cultural representation and children in film;
and Part Five offers further help for study and research.
This book draws on a number of academic disciplines, including education, literature, language, theology, cultural studies and history. It will be of particular use to students and tutors of Childhood Studies courses and all those studying for a teaching qualification. Teachers of children aged 4-12 years old will find its contribution to their continuing professional development extremely helpful.
About the Author
Jean Mills is very experienced as both a classroom practitioner and lecturer. She is currently Principal Lecturer, Head of the English Department and Programme Leader for the BA in Childhood Studies at Westhill College, University of Birmingham. Richard Mills taught for many years in schools before going on to lecture. He is currently Research Fellow at Westhill College, University of Birmingham. Both Editors have published widely in their fields.
Jean Mills, Richard Mills, Fay Sampson, Susannah Smith, Alison Johnson, Jack Priestly, Neill Thew, Stuart Hanson and Maxine Rhodes
