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The Sociology of Early Childhood: Critical Perspectives
Norman Gabriel
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The Sociology of Early Childhood is a theoretically and historically grounded examination of young children's experiences in contemporary society. Arguing that a sociology of early childhood must bring together and integrate different disciplines, this book: synthesises different sociological perspectives on childhood as well as incorporating multi-disciplinary research findings on the lives of young children explains key theoretical concepts in early childhood studies such as investment, early intervention, professional power and discourse examines the importance of play, memory and place evaluates ... Read more
The Sociology of Early Childhood is a theoretically and historically grounded examination of young children's experiences in contemporary society. Arguing that a sociology of early childhood must bring together and integrate different disciplines, this book: synthesises different sociological perspectives on childhood as well as incorporating multi-disciplinary research findings on the lives of young children explains key theoretical concepts in early childhood studies such as investment, early intervention, professional power and discourse examines the importance of play, memory and place evaluates ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781446272992
SKU
V9781446272992
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About Norman Gabriel
Norman Gabriel is a sociologist teaching Early Childhood Studies at Plymouth University. Inspired by Norbert Elias, his research interests are in relational sociology and the sociology of early childhood. With Professor Stephen Mennell he co-edited, 'Norbert Elias and Figurational Research: Processual Thinking in Sociology' (2011), a Monograph for The Sociological Review series. He is currently working on a book on ... Read more
Reviews for The Sociology of Early Childhood: Critical Perspectives
In this concise new volume, based on a strong philosophical and historical structure and supported by examples from contemporary research, Norman Gabriel constructs a framework for understanding the social worlds and experiences of children in early childhood.
Noah Kenneally In this book, Norman Gabriel provides an insightful, relational approach to the study of early childhood. Gabriel is both original ... Read more
Noah Kenneally In this book, Norman Gabriel provides an insightful, relational approach to the study of early childhood. Gabriel is both original ... Read more