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      Childhood, Culture and Society: In a Global Context

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      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 de...

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      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
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      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:
      • A number of international case studies including children and military conflict, child migrants, children and networking sites, child trafficking, and children as consumers
      • Questions which help you to make connections between topics and get you reflecting on your own childhood
      • Engaging learning features including chapter aims, boxed sections, summaries and further reading suggestions 

      Imprint Name:Sage Publications Ltd
      Publisher Name:Sage Publications Ltd
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2018-07-11

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      Weight864 g
      Dimensions188 × 230 × 25 mm