- A broad-ranging introductory guide to key issues in the study of childhood.
- Approaches childhood studies from an interdisciplinary and multi-professional perspective.
- Presents 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.
- Contributors have both practical and academic backgrounds in a range of specialist areas.
- Each chapter includes an independent learning activity, case studies, a glossary and annotated bibliography.
- Will inspire debate in the classroom about childhood issues.
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 University).
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 Childhood: 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
