Changing childhoods : local and global
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Changing childhoods : local and global
（Childhood, bk. 4）
Wiley, 2003
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Published in association with The Open University
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Description
Childhood is a brand new series of textbooks, co-published with The Open University which represents a coherent and integrated treatment of a wide range of topics and approaches, which will have a relevance to courses in childhood studies; sociology; psychology; anthropology and cultural studies as well as education and social policy. The fourth volume, Changing Childhoods: Local and Global considers the status of children and society, and the significance of children's rights. Topics include the effects of poverty, ill-health and violence on children's well-being. Finally, the book illustrates the ways in which children and young people become engaged with social issues, including issues surrounding their status as children. Illustrated throughout with both cross-cultural and historical examples, this text is ideal for a wide range of courses. Features includes:* An interactive text* Carefully-selected case studies and readings from the USA, Bangladesh and South Africa* Attractive layout and colour design throughout* A high level of illustration* Clear and 'student-friendly' style* Used by the OU for its own teaching
Table of Contents
Contributors. Introduction. Chapter 1. Adversities and Resilience (Martin Woodhead, Rachel Burr and Heather Montgomery). Chapter 2. Children, Poverty and Social Inequality (Heather Montgomery and Rachel Burr). Chapter 3. Achieving Health for Children (Catherine Panter-Brick). Chapter 4. Children and Violence (Heather Montgomery). Chapter 5. Intervening in Children's Lives (Heather Montgomery). Chapter 6. Children's Participation in Society (Perpetua Kirby and Martin Woodhead). Acknowlegements. Index.
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