Childhood Studies - A Reader in Perspectives of Childhood (Hardcover)

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 this has been treated historically and how such a concept is developing as we move into the next century. The book is divided into five main sections: * 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 childrens' play, language acquisition and spiritual development * part four looks at the representation of children in film, television and other mass media * part five offers further help for study and research This book draws on a number of academic disciplines including education, literature, theology, language studies and history. It will be of particular use to those on Childhood studies courses and all those studying for a teacher qualification. Teachers of children aged between 4-12 years old will find its contribution to their continuing professional development extremely helpful.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 1999
First published:	2000
Editors:	Jean Mills • Richard Mills
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	218
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-21414-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Child & developmental psychology Books > Children's & Educational > Social studies > General Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal, health & social education (PHSE) > Citizenship Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Age groups > Children Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Age groups > Adolescents Books > Children's Fiction & Fun
LSN:	0-415-21414-9
Barcode:	9780415214148

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