Description
| Product ID: | 9781844450756 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | Childhood and Youth Studies Series |
| Title: | Childhood and Youth Studies |
| Authors: | Author: Paula Zwozdiak-Myers |
| Page Count: | 192 |
| Subjects: | Age groups: children, Age groups: children, Age groups: adolescents, Social welfare and social services, Age groups: adolescents, Social welfare & social services |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating An authoritative - yet accessible and practical - core text for all those studying Childhood and Youth. This book introduces the inter-disciplinary study of childhood and youth and the multi-agency practice of professionals who serve the needs of children, young people and their families. Exploring key theories and central ideas, research methodology, policy and practice, it takes a holistic, contextual approach that values difference and diversity. It examines concepts such as identity, representation, creativity and discourse and issues such as ethnicity, gender and the ''childhood in crisis'' thesis. Furthermore, it challenges opinion by exploring complex and controversial modern-day issues, and by engaging with a range of perspectives to highlight debates within the field. |
| Imprint Name: | Learning Matters Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | Sage Publications Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2007-07-27 |
