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Wenn Kinder und Jugendliche koerperlich chronisch krank sind - Psychische und soziale Entwicklung, Pravention, Intervention... Wenn Kinder und Jugendliche koerperlich chronisch krank sind - Psychische und soziale Entwicklung, Pravention, Intervention (German, Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Martin Pinquart
R1,312 Discovery Miles 13 120 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Heranwachsende mit chronischen Krankheiten oder koerperlichen und sensorischen Behinderungen sind nicht nur koerperlich beeintrachtigt, sie haben haufig auch schulische oder soziale Probleme. Diese Auswirkungen werden in dem Buch in interdisziplinarer Perspektive aufgezeigt. Praventions- und Interventionsprogramme fur die Arbeit mit chronisch koerperlich kranken Kindern und Jugendlichen werden vorgestellt. Praxisnah und verstandlich geschrieben, liefert der Band einen kompakten UEberblick - auch fur Laien oder Experten anderer Fachgebiete.

Passion for Action in Child and Family Services - Voices from the Prairies (Paperback): Don Fuchs, Sharon McKay, Ivan Brown Passion for Action in Child and Family Services - Voices from the Prairies (Paperback)
Don Fuchs, Sharon McKay, Ivan Brown
R1,226 Discovery Miles 12 260 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

"Passion for Action in Child and Family Services: Voices from the Prairies "offers a fresh perspective on contemporary issues in child and family services in Canada. These authors passionately share their experiences with new and emerging policies, programs, and initiatives--all of which hold promise for effectively meeting the needs of at-risk children, youth, and families. Grounded in practice and arising out of the unique Prairie context, this book offers both information and inspiration for policy makers, practitioners, researchers, and students interested in child and family services.

Egyptian Myths - Meet the Gods, Goddesses, and Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt (Hardcover): Jean Menzies Egyptian Myths - Meet the Gods, Goddesses, and Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt (Hardcover)
Jean Menzies; Illustrated by Katie Ponder
R584 R531 Discovery Miles 5 310 Save R53 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A beautifully illustrated collection of 20 ancient Egyptian myths retold for children aged 7-9. Delve into a world of monstrous creatures, magical spells, and warring gods in this thrilling compendium of ancient Egyptian myths. With 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information, this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in one of the world's great early civilizations. From the creation of the world to the first pharaohs, this book charts the full sweep of ancient Egyptian mythology, revealing fascinating elements of culture and religion along the way. The enthralling stories introduce mighty gods and wicked villains, while a handy reference section is packed with information about the ancient Egyptians themselves. Learn how Ra fought daily battles to make the Sun rise, how trouble-making Set brought chaos to the kingdom, and how Osiris became the first mummy. Perfect for children aged 7 to 9, this collection contains more than 20 enthralling new retellings of favourite myths as well as some you might not have heard before. Encourage your children to explore: - Over 20 fascinating Egyptian myths, covering famous classics and lesser known stories - Striking illustrations by multi-award winning artist Katie Ponder - Stunning gold foil on the cover - A handy pronunciation guide listing all difficult-to-pronounce names for the reader's convenience - Key reference spreads combining the appeal of a story collection with key reference information It's time to dive into the Duat underworld, ride into the sky on the back of the heavenly cow, and discover the secrets of the pharaoh's tombs. Egyptian Myths brings the world of ancient Egypt to life and is the perfect gift for children who love history and mythology. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why not complete the collection! Discover stories from Ancient Greece like never before with Greek Myths, and uncover action-packed tales of extraordinary creatures and compelling gods, goddesses and more with Norse Myths.

The Failed Century of the Child - Governing America's Young in the Twentieth Century (Paperback, New): Judith Sealander The Failed Century of the Child - Governing America's Young in the Twentieth Century (Paperback, New)
Judith Sealander
R1,015 R959 Discovery Miles 9 590 Save R56 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Between 1900 and 2000 an unprecedented effort to use state regulation to guarantee health, opportunity, and security to America's children failed to reach its goals. This account of the period reveals that the achievements envisioned were extremely ambitious and reflected entrenched, but self-contradictory, values as well as Americans' inconsistent expectations of government. Based on extensive research, the volume analyzes the period's public policies that affected children's welfare, work, education, and health.

The Failed Century of the Child - Governing America's Young in the Twentieth Century (Hardcover): Judith Sealander The Failed Century of the Child - Governing America's Young in the Twentieth Century (Hardcover)
Judith Sealander
R2,263 R1,917 Discovery Miles 19 170 Save R346 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Between 1900 and 2000 an unprecedented effort to use state regulation to guarantee health, opportunity, and security to America's children failed to reach its goals. This account of the period reveals that the achievements envisioned were extremely ambitious and reflected entrenched, but self-contradictory, values as well as Americans' inconsistent expectations of government. Based on extensive research, the volume analyzes the period's public policies that affected children's welfare, work, education, and health.

Childhood in History - Perceptions of Children in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds (Paperback): Reidar Aasgaard, Cornelia Horn Childhood in History - Perceptions of Children in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds (Paperback)
Reidar Aasgaard, Cornelia Horn; Edited by (associates) Oana-Maria Cojocaru
R1,432 Discovery Miles 14 320 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Inquiring into childhood is one of the most appropriate ways to address the perennial and essential question of what it is that makes human beings - each of us - human. In Childhood in History: Perceptions of Children in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds, Aasgaard, Horn, and Cojocaru bring together the groundbreaking work of nineteen leading scholars in order to advance interdisciplinary historical research into ideas about children and childhood in the premodern history of European civilization. The volume gathers rich insights from fields as varied as pedagogy and medicine, and literature and history. Drawing on a range of sources in genres that extend from philosophical, theological, and educational treatises to law, art, and poetry, from hagiography and autobiography to school lessons and sagas, these studies aim to bring together these diverse fields and source materials, and to allow the development of new conversations. This book will have fulfilled its unifying and explicit goal if it provides an impetus to further research in social and intellectual history, and if it prompts both researchers and the interested wider public to ask new questions about the experiences of children, and to listen to their voices.

The Palgrave Handbook of Childhood Studies (Paperback): J. Qvortrup, W. Corsaro, M. Honig The Palgrave Handbook of Childhood Studies (Paperback)
J. Qvortrup, W. Corsaro, M. Honig
R4,253 Discovery Miles 42 530 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

A landmark publication in the field, this state-of-the-art reference work, with contributions from leading thinkers across a range of disciplines, is an essential guide to the study of children and childhood, and sets out future research agendas for the subject.

Children, politics and communication - Participation at the margins (Paperback): Nigel Thomas Children, politics and communication - Participation at the margins (Paperback)
Nigel Thomas
R1,001 Discovery Miles 10 010 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Even after 20 years of children's rights and new thinking about childhood, children are still frequently seen as apolitical. All over the world there has been a growing emphasis on 'participation', but much of this is adult-led, and spaces for children's individual and collective autonomy are limited. "Children, politics and communication" questions many of the conventional ways in which children are perceived. It focuses on the politics of children's communication, in two senses: children as political actors, and the micropolitics of children's interaction with each other and with adults. It looks at how children and young people communicate and engage, how they organise themselves and their lives, and how they deal with conflict in their relationships and the world around them. These are children at the margins, in various ways, but they are not victims; they are finding ways to take charge of their own lives. The book is also about adults and how they can interact with children and young people in ways that are sensitive to children's feelings, empowering and supportive of their attempts to be autonomous. With international contributions from a range of disciplines, "Children, politics and communication" is timely and relevant for policy makers, practitioners and researchers engaging with children and young people.

Children and Youth in a New Nation (Paperback): James Marten Children and Youth in a New Nation (Paperback)
James Marten
R1,086 Discovery Miles 10 860 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

aChildren and Youth in a New Nation is a rich and welcomed introduction to the many faces of childhood in America from the Revolution to the eve of the Civil War. The history of childhood is often treated as a marginal topic, disconnected from major historical themes. This volume seeks to correct that misperception by demonstrating that the growth of the republic and the emergence of new ideas about childhood and the shifting experience of actual children were inextricably linked.a
--Steven Mintz, Columbia University, and author of "Huckas Raft: A History of American Childhood"

In the early years of the Republic, as Americans tried to determine what it meant to be an American, they also wondered what it meant to be an American child. A defensive, even fearful, approach to childhood gave way to a more optimistic campaign to integrate young Americans into the Republican experiment.

In Children and Youth in a New Nation, historians unearth the experiences of and attitudes about children and youth during the decades following the American Revolution. Beginning with the revolution itself, the contributors explore a broad range of topics, from the ways in which American children and youth participated in and learned from the revolt and its aftermaths, to developing notions of aideala childhoods as they were imagined by new religious denominations and competing ethnic groups, to the struggle by educators over how the society that came out of the Revolution could best be served by its educational systems. The volume concludes by foreshadowing future achild-savinga efforts by reformers committed to constructing adequate systems of public health and child welfare institutions.

Rootedin the historical literature and primary sources, Children and Youth in a New Nation is a key resource in our understanding of origins of modern ideas about children and youth and the conflation of national purpose and ideas related to child development.

The Feelings Artbook - Promoting Emotional Literacy Through Drawing (Paperback, 2nd edition): Ruby Radburn The Feelings Artbook - Promoting Emotional Literacy Through Drawing (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Ruby Radburn; Illustrated by Ellen Tocher
R950 Discovery Miles 9 500 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This fun, imaginative book offers children a way to develop their emotional literacy skills through creativity and drawing. The new edition has been reimagined as a child-friendly activity book that can be completed independently, with beautiful new illustrations and more than ten extra activities. For professionals, the book is designed to be flexible and photocopiable, so that it can be used in a range of educational and therapeutic settings. The accompanying instructions and guidance are now available online, with a clearly stated aim for each activity, a suggested outline of how to facilitate and three optional follow-on ideas. There are now also three Monitoring and Evaluation templates included in the online booklet, one for individual work, one for group work and one for whole-class work. The resource is divided into three themed sections: * Self Esteem: Activities exploring identity, personal empowerment, aspirations and values, and important relationships in a child's life * Emotions: In this section, children are invited to consider a range of complex feelings such as excitement, jealousy and disappointment * Empathy and Imagination: These activities guide children towards an awareness of other people's experiences, emotions and feelings Suitable for both parents and professionals, this book is an invaluable resource for anybody looking to improve the emotional awareness and wellbeing of young people.

Children at Play - An American History (Paperback): Howard P. Chudacoff Children at Play - An American History (Paperback)
Howard P. Chudacoff
R1,011 Discovery Miles 10 110 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

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aAt a time when childrenas play seems under siege, Howard Chudacoffas history--the first of its kind--arrives to tell us what we are letting slip away. . . . His history demonstrates that the topic of play is anything but trivial. And by showing us where weave been, he can help us decide where, as a culture, we want to go.a
--"Wilson Quarterly"

aA fascinating and provocative survey. . . . Chudacoff builds up a scathing critique of modern parentsa intrusion in childrenas play.a
--"New York Times Book Review"

aIn this wonderfully polished, scholarly treatment of children and play from Colonial times to the present, Chudacoff uses excellent historical methodology and perceptive psychological insights, putting primary sources to good use, as he presents an illustrated, chronological history of children at play from ages six to 12.a
--"Library Journal" (starred review)

aIn tracing the history of play over the American centuries, Chudacoff makes the mid-seventeenth century sound like our own time, only better.a
--"Slate.com"

a[Chudacoffas] history demonstrates that the topic of play is anything but trivial. And by showing us where weave been, he can help us decide where, as a culture, we want to go.a
--"The Wilson Quarterly"

aThe tension between how children spend their free time and how adults want them to spend it runs through Chudacoffas book like a yellow line smack down the middle of a highway. His critique is increasingly echoed today by parents, educators and childrenas advocates who warn that organized activities, overscheduling and excessiveamounts of homework are crowding out free time and constricting childrenas imaginations and social skills.a
--"The New York Times"

aChildren at Play is a strong addition to the growing literature on childhood, but itas also good reading for adults seeking a fresh perspective on their own kids.a
--"American Heritage"

aChudacoffas work gives historical depth to debates that continue to rage over what constitutes appropriate childas play.a
--"Publishers Weekly"

"Shrewd, balanced, witty, and important. Chudacoff has written a sweeping history that encompasses boys and girls, black children and white, rich and poor, children on farms and in cities. He shows how children play alone and with each other, and how they use their imaginations to create a world apart from their parents. This is historical synthesis at its finest, and instantly becomes an essential text in this new and dynamic area of inquiry."
--Paula S. Fass, author of "Children of a New World: Society, Culture, and Globalization"

a"Children at Play" is a brilliant, richly researched study that foregrounds childrenas voices, offering a message that could not be more timely or profound: That the history of childrenas play consists of an ongoing struggle between adults who seek to improve and safeguard the young, and kids themselves, who have sought to create worlds of play that are truly their own.a --Steven Mintz, author of "Huckas Raft: A History of American Childhood"

"In this beautifully written book, Howard Chudacoff lets us peer into the diverse playworlds of America's children across time and place. Informed by deep historical research and balanced with the best sociological and psychological theory, Chudacoff shows us how children (often in spite of adults) used play to express their freedom and themselves."
--Gary Cross, author of "The Cute and the Cool: Wondrous Innocence and Modern American Children's Culture"

If you believe the experts, "child's play" is serious business. From sociologists to psychologists and from anthropologists to social critics, writers have produced mountains of books about the meaning and importance of play. But what do we know about how children "actually" play, especially American children of the last two centuries? In this fascinating and enlightening book, Howard Chudacoff presents a history of children's play in the United States and ponders what it tells us about ourselves.

Through expert investigation in primary sources-including dozens of children's diaries, hundreds of autobiographical recollections of adults, and a wealth of child-rearing manuals-along with wide-ranging reading of the work of educators, journalists, market researchers, and scholars-Chudacoff digs into the "underground" of play. He contrasts the activities that genuinely occupied children's time with what adults thought children should be doing.

Filled with intriguing stories and revelatory insights, Children at Play provides a chronological history of play in the U.S. from the point of view of children themselves. Focusing on youngsters between the ages of about six and twelve, this is history "from the bottom up." It highlights the transformations of play that have occurred over the last 200 years, paying attention not only to the activities of the cultural elite but to those of working-class men and women, to slaves, and to Native Americans. In addition, the authorconsiders the findings, observations, and theories of numerous social scientists along with those of fellow historians.

Chudacoff concludes that children's ability to play independently has attenuated over time and that in our modern era this diminution has frequently had unfortunate consequences. By examining the activities of young people whom marketers today call "tweens," he provides fresh historical depth to current discussions about topics like childhood obesity, delinquency, learning disability, and the many ways that children spend their time when adults aren't looking.

Syrian Refugee Children in Australia and Sweden - Education and Survival among the Displaced, Dispossessed and Disrupted... Syrian Refugee Children in Australia and Sweden - Education and Survival among the Displaced, Dispossessed and Disrupted (Hardcover)
Nina Maadad
R4,486 Discovery Miles 44 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Both Australia and Sweden are economically, socially and politically well-developed countries and each has responded to the Syrian crisis in its own way with features that define refugee children's schooling trajectories for transition to life and work. Syrian Refugee Children in Australia and Sweden provides insights into policies influencing the education and schooling of Syrian refugee children in Australia and Sweden. This book uses the perspectives of Syrian refugee children and their voiced experiences to elicit recommendations for education practices and content. Their voices were central to the analysis for the main reason that their viewpoints could contribute in a practical way to the development of pedagogical approaches that would support their schooling, and an effective and productive transition to life in the host countries. The opinions, suggestions and experiences of other stakeholders such as parents, caregivers, teachers and school and state officials, were included for greater understanding so that as many relevant contexts are covered. The recommendations for refugee education proposed in this book will be useful for teachers, principals and policy makers directly involved in educating refugee students and this could positively impact on young refugee students finding their way to a new and better life.

Capoeira, Black Males, and Social Justice - A Gym Class Transformed (Paperback, New edition): Vernon C. Lindsay Capoeira, Black Males, and Social Justice - A Gym Class Transformed (Paperback, New edition)
Vernon C. Lindsay
R920 Discovery Miles 9 200 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Are you interested in working with African-American male students to help them succeed beyond the classroom? If so, this book is for you! Capoeira is a martial art created by enslaved Africans in Brazil, and it combines self-defense tactics with dance movements, percussion instruments, freedom songs, sacred rituals, acrobatic maneuvers, and communal philosophies. Through this highly-anticipated follow-up book to Critical Race and Education for Black Males: When Pretty Boys Become Men, Vernon C. Lindsay illustrates how Capoeira can serve as a resource to encourage positive self-awareness, leadership, and social justice activism among African-American males. This book represents thirteen years of Dr. Lindsay's experiences in Capoeira and illustrates how a physical education class evolved into an after-school program aligned with a culturally responsive curriculum. Through research collected at a Chicago elementary school, Capoeira, Black Males, and Social Justice: A Gym Class Transformed shows how teachers can use culturally responsive curricular methods to engage African-American male students in meaningful lessons, conversations, and actions. This book is a must-read for teachers and administrators in urban school settings. It demonstrates the potential impact of schools in an era where race, gender, sexuality, economic status, and age continue to influence opportunities. Courses with the following themes will benefit from this book: critical race theory in education; African Americans and schooling; introduction to urban education; race, sports, and extracurricular programs; critical pedagogy; gender, difference, and curriculum; teaching and learning in the multicultural, multilingual classroom.

The Material Child - Growing up in Consumer Culture (Paperback): D Buckingham The Material Child - Growing up in Consumer Culture (Paperback)
D Buckingham
R735 Discovery Miles 7 350 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Children today are growing up in an increasingly commercialised world. But should we see them as victims of manipulative marketing, or as competent participants in consumer culture? The Material Child provides a comprehensive critical overview of debates about children's changing engagement with the commercial market. It moves from broad overviews of the theory and history of children's consumption to insightful case studies of key areas such as obesity, sexualisation, children's broadcasting and education. In the process, it challenges much of the received wisdom about the effects of advertising and marketing, arguing for a more balanced account that locates children's consumption within a broader analysis of social relationships, for example within the family and the peer group. While refuting the popular view of children as incompetent and vulnerable consumers that is adopted by many campaigners, it also rejects the easy celebration of consumption as an expression of children's power and autonomy. Written by one of the leading international scholars in the field, The Material Child will be of interest to students, researchers and policy-makers, as well as parents, teachers and others who work directly with children.

Childhoods in India - Traditions, Trends and Transformations (Paperback): T.S. Saraswathi, Shailaja Menon, Ankur Madan Childhoods in India - Traditions, Trends and Transformations (Paperback)
T.S. Saraswathi, Shailaja Menon, Ankur Madan
R1,299 Discovery Miles 12 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book highlights the significance of an interdisciplinary approach to understanding children and childhoods in the Indian context. While it is recognised that multiple kinds of childhoods exist in India, policy and practice approaches to working with children are still based on a singular model of the ideal child rooted in certain Western traditions. The book challenges readers to go beyond the acknowledgement of differences to evolving alternate models to this conception of children and childhoods. Bringing together well-known scholars from history, politics, sociology, child development, paediatrics and education, the volume represents four major themes: the history and politics of childhoods; deconstructing childhoods by analysing their representations in art, mythology and culture in India; selected facets of childhoods as constructed through education and schooling; and understanding issues related to law, policy and practice, as they pertain to children and childhoods. This important book will be useful to scholars and researchers of education, especially those working in the domains of child development, sociology of education, educational psychology, public policy and South Asian studies.

Growing up with God and Empire - A Postcolonial Analysis of 'Missionary Kid' Memoirs (Paperback): Stephanie Vandrick Growing up with God and Empire - A Postcolonial Analysis of 'Missionary Kid' Memoirs (Paperback)
Stephanie Vandrick
R797 Discovery Miles 7 970 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book analyzes the memoirs of 42 'missionary kids' - the children of North American Protestant missionaries in countries all over the world during the 20th century. Using a postcolonial lens the book explores ways in which the missionary enterprise was part of, or intersected with, the Western colonial enterprise, and ways in which a colonial mindset is unconsciously manifested in these memoirs. The book explores how the memoirists' sites and experiences are exoticized; the missionary kids' likelihood of learning - or not learning - local languages; the missionary families' treatment of servants and other local people; and gender, race and social class aspects of the missionary kids' experiences. Like other Third Culture Kids, the memoirists are migrants, travelers, border-crossers and border-dwellers who alternate between insider and outsider statuses, and their words shed light on the effects of movement and travel on children's lives and development.

Global Children, Global Media - Migration, Media and Childhood (Paperback): D Buckingham, Liesbeth de Block Global Children, Global Media - Migration, Media and Childhood (Paperback)
D Buckingham, Liesbeth de Block
R1,381 Discovery Miles 13 810 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Children today are growing up in a world of global media. Many have also become global citizens, through their experience of migration and transnational networks. "Global Children, Global Media" provides a comprehensive critical review of research and debate in the overlapping fields of media, globalization, migration and childhood. It also presents empirical research, using innovative visual methods, in which children's voices are featured prominently and directly. By representing these issues from the perspective of children, the book casts new light on established academic debates about cultural identity, diaspora and transnationalism, and addresses questions about social cohesion, belonging and citizenship that are of considerable concern in contemporary public and political debate. "Global Children, Global Media," now available in paperback, will provide insights both for scholars and researchers, and for educators and media practitioners who work directly with children and young people in this field.

Wingfeather Tales - Seven Thrilling Stories from the World of Aerwiar (Paperback): Andrew Peterson Wingfeather Tales - Seven Thrilling Stories from the World of Aerwiar (Paperback)
Andrew Peterson
R387 R356 Discovery Miles 3 560 Save R31 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Return to the world of the Wingfeather Saga with Andrew Peterson and his all-star author friends. Immerse yourself in a land of bomnubbles and quarreling cousins, sea dragons and book publishers, thieves and Fangs and secret maps. Here within this book lie seven stories of the distant past, lost adventures, forgotten songs, and heartbreaking histories. The Shining Isle is restored, but Aerwiar is vast - and these authors have tales yet to tell: Explore the inner walls of Yorsha Doon, just west of the Woes of Shreve, on the edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness, from the eyes of young Safiki in "The Prince of Yorsha Doon" from the creator of Aewiar, Andrew Peterson. Jennifer Trafton's warm and whimsical writing brings to life a publishing nightmare populated by the many beasts of Skree in "The Wooing of Sophelia Stupe". Learn the origins of Ollister Pebmrick's mysterious entry in the Creaturepedia about his encounter with a raggant in "Willow Worlds" by N. D. Wilson. Travel with young Podo Helmer on an epic hunt for sea dragons in "From the Deeps of the Dragon King" from A. S. Peterson. Jonathan Rogers presents "The Ballard of Lanric and Rube", sung by Armulyn the Bard, tale-spinner of the imaginary Shining Isle of Anniera, in On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness. Discover what life was like for Maraly and Gammon in post-war Skree in "Shadowblade and the Florid Sword" - the first-ever Wingfeather comic - by Andrew Peterson. Douglas McKelvey's epic, heartbreakingly hopeful novella "The Places Beyond the Maps" recounts a father's journey to redemption. Enter a rich, imaginative world that becomes more real, more mysterious, more dangerous, and more beautiful with each story's telling.

Youth, Globalization, and the Law (Hardcover): Sudhir Alladi Venkatesh, Ronald Kassimir Youth, Globalization, and the Law (Hardcover)
Sudhir Alladi Venkatesh, Ronald Kassimir
R2,823 Discovery Miles 28 230 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book addresses the impact of globalization on the lives of youth, focusing on the role of legal institutions and discourses. As practices and ideas travel the globe-such as the promotion and transmission of zero tolerance and retributive justice programs, the near ubiquitous acceptance of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the transnational migration of street gangs-the legal arena is being transformed. The essays in this book offer case studies and in-depth analyses, spanning diverse settings including courts and prisons, inner-city streets, international human rights initiatives, newspaper offices, local youth organizations, and the United Nations. Drawing on everyday social practices, each chapter adds clarity to our current understanding of the ways in which ideas and practices in different parts of the world can affect youth in one particular locale.

Kidnapped - Child Abduction in America (Paperback, Revised): Paula S. Fass Kidnapped - Child Abduction in America (Paperback, Revised)
Paula S. Fass
R838 Discovery Miles 8 380 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Few crimes capture our imagination as completely as child kidnapping. We are both fascinated and revolted, seeing in each victim our own child, in each bereaved parent ourselves, and in each kidnapper a monster striking straight at the heart of the family and our society. Kidnapping is a modern morality play, the innocence of the child in stark contrast to the corruption of the criminal, all played out by a media industry eager to feed the worst fears of every parent. In this pathbreaking book, Paula S. Fass explores how our fear has evolved from its first chilling realization in 1874, when Americans were startled and horrified to discover that their children could be held for ransom, until today, when sexual predators seem to threaten our children at every turn. Kidnapped is a mesmerizing look at some of the great kidnapping cases in American history, the stories that have haunted parents over the past 125 years. Fass describes the kidnapping of Charley Ross in 1874, the first of a series of kidnappings to be called "the crime of the century"; the notorious case of Leopold and Loeb, two rich young men who murdered a younger cousin simply to see if they could get away with it; the abduction of Gloria Vanderbilt, the "poor little rich girl" taken by her own aunt at the start of a vicious custody battle; and the most famous case of all, the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby. More importantly, Kidnapped presents, in a series of brilliant narratives, a window into the American mind, providing us with new insights into parenting and the American family, the media and our fascination with celebrity, policing and law enforcement, gender and sexuality, mental health, and much more. She shows, for instance, how the Leopold and Loeb case revolutionized the insanity plea, how the abduction of Gloria Vanderbilt brought the problems of divorce and child custody into the public eye, how the case of Stephanie Bryan was shaped by the gender assumptions of the 1950s, and how the Lindbergh tragedy was defined by the ever-present media. Turning from these historic cases, she takes us back to crimes that have only recently fallen out of the headlines, such as the disappearance of Etan Patz in New York or Jacob Wetterling in Minnesota, and the growing industry revolving around missing children, from not-for-profit foundations publicizing missing children to for-profit businesses offering to insure children against kidnapping. In this sharp, vivid book, Fass skillfully illuminates our national obsession with child abduction in a society which both values and exploits its youngest members. The loss of each child is a unique and devastating tragedy. But how we respond as a community and as a nation to these crimes speaks volumes about who we are. In confronting how we have treated the children stolen from our lives, Fass shows, we confront ourselves.

Boys Adrift - The Five Factors Driving the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys and Underachieving Young Men (Paperback, 2nd... Boys Adrift - The Five Factors Driving the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys and Underachieving Young Men (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Leonard Sax
R459 R430 Discovery Miles 4 300 Save R29 (6%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Something scary is happening to boys today. From kindergarten to college, American boys are, on average, less resilient and less ambitious than they were a mere twenty years ago. The gender gap in college attendance and graduation rates has widened dramatically. While Emily is working hard at school and getting A's, her brother Justin is goofing off. He's more concerned about getting to the next level in his videogame than about finishing his homework. Now, Dr. Leonard Sax delves into the scientific literature and draws on more than twenty years of clinical experience to explain why boys and young men are failing in school and disengaged at home. He shows how social, cultural, and biological factors have created an environment that is literally toxic to boys. He also presents practical solutions, sharing strategies which educators have found effective in re-engaging these boys at school, as well as handy tips for parents about everything from homework, to videogames, to medication.

Food Advertising - Nature, Impact and Regulation (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Barrie Gunter Food Advertising - Nature, Impact and Regulation (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Barrie Gunter
R3,352 Discovery Miles 33 520 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides an up-to-date and comprehensive review and critique of the scientific evidence concerning the prevalence, nature and potential effects of food advertising and other forms of marketing on children. There is growing international concern about the prevalence of childhood obesity and associated health problems. Poor quality diet and nutrition has been blamed. The food and soft drinks industries have been targeted in this context for their promotions of foods and drinks that are high in salt, sugar and fat content. Many of the most widely promoted and consumed food brands fail to meet recommended nutritional standards. What is the evidence for the effects of food promotions on children's food preferences, diets and health? This book draws on evidence from around the world, reviewing the major studies before presenting a fresh assessment of the state of play. It considers also the issue of food regulation and advertising codes of practices, the need for better and relevant consumer education and socialisation about advertising and nutrition.

Nanny to the Rescue Again! (Paperback): Michelle LaRowe Nanny to the Rescue Again! (Paperback)
Michelle LaRowe
R456 Discovery Miles 4 560 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Faced with multiple choices regarding school, friends, and activities coupled with the ever-widening influence of the outside world, parents of 6-12 year olds need help. America's nanny is back to offer a large dose of healthy parenting advice with secrets for raising happy, secure, and well-balanced children.

A Tender Voyage - Children and Childhood in Late Imperial China (Paperback, 1 New Ed): Ping-chen Hsiung A Tender Voyage - Children and Childhood in Late Imperial China (Paperback, 1 New Ed)
Ping-chen Hsiung
R964 Discovery Miles 9 640 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

A Tender Voyage is the first full-length study of the history of childhood and children's lives in late imperial China. The author draws on an extraordinary range of sources to analyze both the normative concept of childhood-literary and philosophical-and the treatment and experience of children in China. The study begins with the history of pediatrics and newborn care and their evolution over time. The author moves on to the social environment of the child, including models of upbringing and expected behavior and the treatment of different kinds of children, including the rebellious and the "gentle" child. She examines the role of the mother, notably her close and complex relations with her sons, and the broader emotional world of children, their relationships with the adults around them, and the destructive power of death. The last section discusses concepts of childhood in China and the West. Throughout, the study keeps in view the issue of representation versus practice, the role of memory, and the importance of listening for what is not said.

Saving Our Children from the First Amendment (Paperback, New Ed): Kevin W. Saunders Saving Our Children from the First Amendment (Paperback, New Ed)
Kevin W. Saunders
R1,091 Discovery Miles 10 910 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

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"Brave and appealing. Saunders deserves attention for challenging free-expression orthodoxy."
--"American Journalism Review"

"This is an unusually thoughtful and sophisticated book about what freedom of speech means in the real world. Offers a clear, sensible, and rule-governed system of free speech for the younger generation."
--John Garvey, Boston College Law School

The First Amendment is vital to our political system, our cultural institutions, and our routine social interactions with others. In this provocative book, Kevin Saunders asserts that freedom of expression can be very harmful to our children, making it more likely that they will be the perpetrators or victims of violence, will grow up as racists, or will use alcohol or tobacco.

Saving Our Children from the First Amendment examines both the value and cost of free expression in America, demonstrating how an unregulated flow of information can be detrimental to youth. While the great value of the First Amendment is found in its protection of our most important political freedoms, this is far more significant for adults, who can fully grasp and benefit from the freedom of expression, than for children. Constitutional prohibitions on distributing sexual materials to children, Saunders proposes, should be expanded to include violent, vulgar, or profane materials, as well as music that contains hate speech.

Saunders offers an insightful meditation on the problem of protecting our children from the negative effects of freedom of expression without curtailing First Amendment rights for adults.

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