Children in society : contemporary theory, policy, and practice
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Children in society : contemporary theory, policy, and practice
Palgrave, 2001
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 258-280) and index
Published in association with the Open University
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Description
This reader provides a critical and comprehensive account of the theoretical and practical issues raised in working with children and families. It draws on debates from a range of disciplines to shed light on different perspectives, forms of practice and dimensions of policy. Its strong applied focus allows it to address a rich variety of issues of concern to professionals working with children in a range of settings. The contributing authors consist of leading academics in the field as well as those with first-hand knowledge and experience; all write in a clear and engaging style.
Table of Contents
- List of Contributors.- Children in Society: Contemporary Theory, Policy and Practice
- P.Foley, J.Roche and S.Tucker.- SECTION 1: CONTEMPORARY CHILDHOODS.- The Development of Child Health and Welfare Services in England (1900-1948)
- P.Foley.- The Changing Experiences of Childhood
- M.Robb.- Constructing Childhood, Constructing Child Concern
- W.Stainton Rogers.- The Demonization of Children: From the Symbolic to the Institutional
- B.Goldson.- Racism: An Important Factor in Practice with Ethnic Minority Children and Families
- K.Owusu-Bempah.- Childcare Policy
- M.Roberts.- Towards a 'Children's Policy' for the European Union?
- S.Ruxton.- SECTION 2: QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN.- Quality of Life for Children
- J.Roche.- Children's Welfare and Children's Rights
- G.Lansdown.- 'Our Bodies, Ourselves'? Mothers, Children and Health Care at Home
- P.Foley.- Listening to Children
- N.Thomas.- Community Development A Strategy for Empowerment
- S.Tucker.- SECTION 3:CONCEPTUAL AND PRACTICE FRAMEWORKS.- Working Towards Consensus: Children's Hearings in Scotland
- A.Griffiths.- Parental Responsibility
- L-A.Cull.- The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children
- C.Humphreys.- Primary Education in Scotland
- D.Christie.- Children, Sexual Abuse and the Child Protection System
- L.Green.- Foster Families
- D.BerridgeExternal Influences on Workplace Competence: Improving Services to Children and Families
- R.Flynn.- An Ecological Perspective on Child Abuse
- G.Jack.- SECTION 4: WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.- Children's Health at School
- B.Mayall.- Theories of Child Development
- W.Stainton Rogers.- Working with Disabled Children
- R.Marchant.- Involving Children and Families in Decision-Making About Health
- C.Thurston and J.Church.- Men Working in Childcare
- M.Robb.- Perspectives on Parenting
- D.Brown.- Developing Partnership Practice
- J.Pinkerton.- References.
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