The Child in Society

An interesting read, moving from historic to contemporary childhood. Explores the childs place in society not forgetting the links between the child and the environment and time to which they belong. Highly recommend both for tutors and students alike.

This is a brilliant book that explains the meaning of ‘a child’ and discusses childhood from different perspectives. It can be used for a variety of modules taught on Foundation and BA degrees.

This is an area which always grips our students and starts off the debate...this text will enhance the discussion and support the links to theory.

Historical and political aspects of children within society well explained.

Excellent coverage of issues related to the child in society covering different perspectives. It includes a clear discussion about what childhood is that may help in modules such as children's rights.

CLEAR EXCELLENT TEXT DEALING WITH CURRENT AND RELEVANT ISSUES THAT IMPACT ON YOUNG CHILDREN.
A SERIOUS TEXT SUPPORTING A RANGE OF HIGHER LEVEL COURSES.

A useful text for undergraduate students. Its clear presentation enables students to access the broad and fundemental issues influencing children's experiences in contemporary society.

A strong text dealing with contentious issues in Early Years education. Well designed and challenging both at UG nad PG levels.

This text is interesting because it can engage readers in the trans-disciplinary themes that make up Childhood Studies. Students can use this text as a reference source and at the sometime learn about the historical,political and cultural influences and the role the pioneers in Early Education have taken towards the changing perspectives in contemporary society. The different disciplines and therefore discourses contained in this volume is concise and accessible. The overview at the beginning of each chapter does help the reader to contextualise each theme as do the summaries and refection boxes. Extensive range of materials and sources included.

A fantastic book for all undergraduate students that are interested in understanding the different perspectives on childhood and a historical construction of childhood per se.