Childhood Studies: An Introduction

In recent years, childhood studies has become an increasingly popular programme at colleges and universities. This broad–ranging guide has been designed for use on such courses and introduces students to the key issues in the study of childhood, from infancy through to adulthood.
The text approaches childhood studies from an interdisciplinary and multi–professional perspective, presenting 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. The contributors have both practical and academic backgrounds in a range of specialist areas.To support student learning, each chapter includes an independent learning activity, case studies and an annotated bibliography, and there is a glossary of technical terms at the back of the book.

Spis treści:
List of Plates.
List of Tables.
Notes on Contributors.
Foreword.
Acknowledgements.
Introduction.
Part I: Children And Childhood:.
1 Inter–Disciplinary Perspective: Histories Of Childhood: John Clarke (Liverpool John Moores University).
2 Self–Concept: Nicola Leather (Liverpool John Moores University).
Relationships.
3 Attachment: Nicola Leather (Liverpool John Moores University).
4 Peers: Dominic Wyse (Liverpool John Moores University).
5 Family Structures: Robert Banton (Liverpool John Moores University).
6 Parenting: Jane Baker (Hugh Baird College).
7 Parental Separation: Robert Banton (Liverpool John Moores University).
Psychology.
8 The Nature/Nurture Debate: Nicola Leather (Liverpool John Moores University).
9 Cognitive Development: Nicola Leather (Liverpool John Moores University).
10 The Development Of Language And Literacy: Dominic Wyse (Liverpool John Moores Universit y).
11 Mental Health: John Harrison (Liverpool John Moores University).
Sociology.
12 The Sociology Of Childhood: John Clarke (Liverpool John Moores University).
13 Childhood And Juvenile Delinquency: John Clarke (Liverpool John Moores University).
14 Sexuality: John Clarke (Liverpool John Moores University).
Part II: Children And Services:.
15 Inter–Disciplinairy Perspective: Children’s Rights: Dominic Wyse (Liverpool John Moores University).
Social Welfare.
16 Overview Of Social Welfare: Ali Mekki (Liverpool Social Services).
17 The Role Of The Child And Family Social Worker: Ali Mekki (Liverpool Social Services).
18 Child Abuse: Robert Banton (Liverpool John Moores University).
Education.
19 Overview Of Children’s Education And Care: Nell Napier (Manchester Metropolitan University).
20 The Role Of The Early Years Practitioner: Ainé Sharkey (Liverpool John Moores University).
21 National Curricula: Nell Napier (Manchester Metropolitan University) And Ainé Sharkey (Liverpool John Moores University).
22 Play: Nell Napier (Manchester Metropolitan University) And Ainé Sharkey (Liverpool John Moores University).
23 International Perspectives In Early Years Education & Care: Ainé Sharkey (Liverpool John Moores University).
Health.
24 Overview Of Health: Robert Banton (Liverpool John Moores University).
25 The Role Of The Health Visitor: Robert Banton (Liverpool John Moores University).
Law.
26 Overview Of The Legal System: Angela Brennan (Liverpool John Moores University).
27 Legal Personel: Angela Brennan (Liverpool John Moores University).
28 The Children Act 1989: Angela Brennan (Liverpool John Moores University).
29 The Legal Status Of The Child: Angela Brennan (Liverpool John Moores University).
Part III: Children And Society:.
30 Inter–Disciplinary Perspective: The Demonisation Of Chi ldhood: Dominic Wyse (Liverpool John Moores University).
Culture.
31 Toys And Games: Nell Napier (Manchester Metropolitan University).
32 Children’s Literature: Russell Jones (Manchester Metropolitan University).
33 Visual Art: Nicholas Medforth (Liverpool John Moores University).
34 Multimedia: Dominic Wyse (Liverpool John Moores University).
Equality.
35 Ethnicity And Race: Russell Jones (Manchester Metropolitan University).
36 Disabled Children: Jane Baker (Hugh Baird College).
37 Poverty: Jane Baker (Hugh Baird College).
Society.
38 Non–Government Organistions (Ngos): John Harrison (Liverpool John Moores University).
39 Children Working: Nicholas Medforth (Liverpool John Moores University).
40 Research With Children: Dominic Wyse (Liverpool John Moores University).
Appendix 1: Further Reflections On The Activities.
Glossary.
Index

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

Okładka tylna:
In recent years, childhood studies has become an increasingly popular programme at colleges and universities. This broad–ranging guide has been designed for use on such courses and introduces students to the key issues in the study of childhood, from infancy through to adulthood.
The text approaches childhood studies from an interdisciplinary and multi–professional perspective, presenting 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. The contributors have both practical and academic backgrounds in a range of specialist areas.To support student learning, each chapter includes an independent learning activity, case studies and an annotated bibl iography, and there is a glossary of technical terms at the back of the book.