Childhood Studies : A Reader in Perspectives of Childhood Hardback
Edited by Jean Mills, Richard Mills
Hardback
Description
The nature of childhood, the consideration of whether a certain age denotes innocence or not, and the desire to teach good citizenship to our children are all issues commonly discussed by today's media.
This book brings together a variety of perspectives on the study of childhood: how this has been treated historically and how such a concept is developing as we move into the next century. The book is divided into five main sections:* part one sets the scene and provides the reader with an overview of attitudes towards childhood. * part two surveys the contribution of literature from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries* part three examines educational issues such as childrens' play, language acquisition and spiritual development * part four looks at the representation of children in film, television and other mass media * part five offers further help for study and researchThis book draws on a number of academic disciplines including education, literature, theology, language studies and history.
It will be of particular use to those on Childhood studies courses and all those studying for a teacher qualification.
Teachers of children aged between 4-12 years old will find its contribution to their continuing professional development extremely helpful.
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:218 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:16/12/1999
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- ISBN:9780415214148
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:218 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:16/12/1999
- Category:
- ISBN:9780415214148
