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Childhood Studies: An Introduction

Dominic Wyse (Editor)
ISBN: 978-0-631-23397-8
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324 pages
January 2004, Wiley-Blackwell
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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 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

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