Children and society

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Children and society

Malcolm Hill and Kay Tisdall

Longman, 1997

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Bibliography: p. [262]-310

Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Provides a comprehensive overview of the issues, research and debates relating to children and the experience of childhood in late twentieth century Britain. This volume will address key issues such as juvenile crime, poverty, child protection and children's rights and their implications for the development of policy and services for children. Presents first hand accounts from children and parents.

Table of Contents

Preface. Foreword. Acknowledgements. 1. Children's Lives in Social Context. 2. Children's Rights. 3. Children's Needs. 4. Children's Family Relationships. 5. Children's Peer Relationships, Activities and Cultures. 6. The Schooling of Children. 7. Children and Health. 8. Adequate Standard of Living. 9. Children who Commit Crimes. 10. Child Abuse and Child Protection. 11. Separated Children. 12. Children's Lives: Re-evaluating Concepts and Policies. References. Appendix 1. Index

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Details

  • NCID
    BA34192529
  • ISBN
    • 0582294924
  • LCCN
    97015033
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London ; New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    viii, 358 p.
  • Size
    22 cm
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