The Politics of Childhood: International Perspectives, Contemporary Developments 2005 Edition Contributor(s): Goddard, J. (Editor), McNamee, S. (Editor), James, A. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1349517909 ISBN-13: 9781349517909 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2004 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Children's Studies - Social Science | Sociology - Marriage & Family - Social Science | Sociology - Social Theory |
Dewey: 305.23 |
Physical Information: 0.63" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.77 lbs) 280 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book analyzes the nature and experience of childhoods around the world at the beginning of the 21st century. Wide-ranging developments concerning children in the fields of social policy, sociology and politics have spurred significant growth in the social study of childhood. The book, which is primarily designed for students, academics and practitioners who need to keep up with fast-moving contemporary developments, considers childhood from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. |