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A Universal Child? Paperback – 23 October 2009
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- ISBN-101403907854
- ISBN-13978-1403907851
- Edition1st
- PublisherBloomsbury 3PL
- Publication date23 October 2009
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions13.97 x 1.3 x 21.59 cm
- Print length240 pages
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From the Back Cover
What is a child? Is childhood a universal concept or is it disappearing in modern society?
We all have our own idea of what childhood is, but it is surprisingly difficult to pin down - and widely debated among politicians, professionals, academics, and even parents and children themselves.
This important book questions and analyses what it is to be a child, focusing on the theory and evidence. Part I identifies aspects of childhood that provide an analytical framework for the book's subsequent discussion. Part II considers 'childhood in context' - examining both historical and contemporary evidence from around the world. Part III draws together these discussions to assess the question of whether, and to what extent, childhood is a fixed or fluid phenomenon. Throughout, the author:
? Draws on evidence from an array of cultures, contexts and forms of social organization.
? Explores the complementary value of psychological, biological and sociological theories.
? Considers anthropological, geographical and environmental influences on children's lives.
? Seeks to understand the impact of policy and law on how children are treated and perceived.
A Universal Child? makes you think about your own childhood, the world in which today's children live and the variety of experiences which can be defined as a childhood. It provides a clear base for further analysis and debate for all those interested in what it means to be a child, making it invaluable reading for students of Childhood Studies and those studying related social science courses
About the Author
Roger Smith, an accomplished screenwriter, director, and producer, was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and now lives in Cape Town. He is the author of the thrillers Mixed Blood and Wake Up Dead and is writing a third novel.
Product details
- Publisher : Bloomsbury 3PL; 1st edition (23 October 2009)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 240 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1403907854
- ISBN-13 : 978-1403907851
- Dimensions : 13.97 x 1.3 x 21.59 cm
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