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Key Thinkers in Childhood Studies
Carmel Smith
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Description for Key Thinkers in Childhood Studies
Hardback. Key Thinkers in Childhood Studies presents the perspectives of 22 leading figures involved in shaping the field of Childhood Studies over the last 30 years. They reflect on the changes that have taken place in the study of children and childhood, discuss ideas underpinning the field, examine current dilemmas and explore challenges for the future. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP1. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 175 x 20. Weight in Grams: 624.
Key Thinkers in Childhood Studies presents the contrasting perspectives of some of the leading figures involved in shaping the field of Childhood Studies over the last 30 years. Using in-depth interviews, twenty-two high profile pioneers, who represent a range of disciplines and nationalities, share personal and unpublished accounts of their work and careers. They reflect upon the significant changes that have taken place in the study of children and childhood, discuss the evolution of ideas underpinning the field, examine current tensions and dilemmas and explore challenges for the future. This book fills a gap by offering important insights ... Read more
Key Thinkers in Childhood Studies presents the contrasting perspectives of some of the leading figures involved in shaping the field of Childhood Studies over the last 30 years. Using in-depth interviews, twenty-two high profile pioneers, who represent a range of disciplines and nationalities, share personal and unpublished accounts of their work and careers. They reflect upon the significant changes that have taken place in the study of children and childhood, discuss the evolution of ideas underpinning the field, examine current tensions and dilemmas and explore challenges for the future. This book fills a gap by offering important insights ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Bristol University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781447308072
SKU
V9781447308072
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Carmel Smith
Dr Carmel Smith is a Research Associate of the Children’s Research Centre, Trinity College Dublin. She has practised for many years as a social worker, probation officer and children’s counsellor in London, Belfast and Dublin. Professor Sheila Greene is a Fellow Emeritus at Trinity College Dublin. She is a psychologist and was formerly Professor of Childhood Research and Director of ... Read more
Reviews for Key Thinkers in Childhood Studies
"A fascinating, thought-provoking and considered resource" Children's Geographies “A fascinating, rich, and deeply informative conversation about the origins and future of the new paradigm of childhood studies. ... Both newcomers and long-time practitioners will leave these pages invigorated and inspired." John Wall, Professor of Philosophy, Religion, and Childhood Studies, Rutgers University, USA "An interdisciplinary look at the field, based on ... Read more