Childhood and Youth Studies

Childhood and Youth Studies
ISBN-10
0857252097
ISBN-13
9780857252098
Category
Education
Pages
192
Language
English
Published
2007-07-27
Publisher
SAGE
Author
Paula Zwozdiak-Myers

Description

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.

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