This is an urgently needed book that explores a number of different concepts of childhood in 21st century. The book throughout considers enduring topics and new concepts of childhood, and initiates a number of questions that students of education, childhood, and early childhood studies can engage as lines of inquiries. Structured around eleven chapters this book addresses contemporary and traditional constructions of childhood and approaches issues around the child, bringing to life theoretical perspectives and liking them to practice with interesting case studies.
“This book provides a detailed insight into different social constructs of childhood today. The subjects are definitely relevant for any student studying Early Childhood Studies and could also be used in other courses such as Education Studies. The reading is very approachable and very interesting, keeping the reader enthralled in the subject and at the same time deepening their knowledge and understanding. Incredibly useful for essays and exams!”
This book gives a fascinating insight into what it really means to be a child of the 21st century, and enhances the understanding that we, as professionals, researchers, parents and adults, have of an environment which appears to change constantly. There are plenty of case studies which are relevant and useful to show the range of challenges children face. The 'Questions for reflection' in each chapter encourage deeper thinking and will be excellent to stimulate discussion.
This book examines 10 different constructions of childhood, through case studies, theoretical perspectives and points of reflection, and links these to practice. It provides an alternative view to the over-analysed, under pressure child.
This text provides a fascinating insight into the multifaceted arena of contemporary childhood. Its critical stance will enable readers to evaluate what childhood means to them. Questions at the end of each chapter provide the opportunity for reflection, which can be used within a seminar setting to promote discussion. A thought-provoking book for students studying teaching, developmental psychology or early childhood studies.
This gives a good insight in to the different ways that we view children
A very good resource for students to explore, enabling them to also link to their working practice, through exploring the relevant case studies within the book. This publication also enables students to reflect on different perspectives in their studies. Highly recommended.
Very useful and interesting.
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