Childhood and Society by Michael Wyness
Exploring new research, policy and thinking within childhood sociology, this book now takes a global view on key and controversial issues in the field. The new edition continues to engage with competing theoretical positions, whilst bringing in a new focus on children's agency and featuring a new chapter on children in the workplace.
'A truly comprehensive sociological approach to the study of childhoodThis is an outstanding synthesis and overview of the field.' - Karen Sternheimer, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Southern California, USA Praise for the First Edition: 'As part of a formal course or not, this is an interesting text for students and qualified staff.' - Val Thurtle, Community Practitioner 'Childhood and Society is a timely book. It is well-conceived, up-to-date and well written.' - Ian Grosvenor, Educational Review
MICHAEL WYNESS Associate Professor of Childhood Studies in the Institute Of Education at the University of Warwick, UK. He is the author of Schooling, Welfare and Parental Responsibility and Contesting Childhood.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780230241824 |
| ISBN 10 | 0230241824 |
| Title | Childhood and Society |
| Author | Michael Wyness |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2011-10-25 |
| Number of pages | 344 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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