Description
Product ID: | 9781446296134 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | Childhood, Culture and Society |
Subtitle: | In a Global Context |
Authors: | Author: Michael Wyness |
Page Count: | 480 |
Subjects: | Social and cultural history, Social & cultural history, Cultural studies, Age groups: children, Sociology, Cultural studies, Age groups: children, Sociology |
Description: | Select Guide Rating This is an excellent introduction to the subject, wide-ranging, authoritative and accessible. The presentation of key concepts in the understanding of contemporary childhood, followed by a series of thematic explorations, makes for an effective combination of breadth and depth. I would recommend it to students in particular." - Nigel Thomas, Professor Emeritus of Childhood and Youth, UCLAN Written with clarity and thoroughly argued, Wyness confirms his place as one of the key authors within contemporary social science writing on children and childhood. A formidable exploration of the nature of contemporary childhood in globally disparate regions.'' - Pia Christensen, Professor of Anthropology and Childhood Studies, University of Leeds, UK A multifaceted and extensive analysis of the study of children and childhood. Linking key concepts, themes and problems together, the text offers an interdisciplinary approach with its topical and timely case studies and illustrations which illuminate the latest research in the field. Key features include:
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Imprint Name: | Sage Publications Ltd |
Publisher Name: | Sage Publications Ltd |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2018-07-11 |