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Paperback. Children and Sexuality probes the hidden relations between children and sexuality in case studies from the Greeks to the Great War. The lives reconstructed here extend from Greek Alcibiades to Lewis Carroll and Baden-Powell, each recounted with scrupulous vigilance to detail and nuance. Editor(s): Rousseau, George. Series: Palgrave Studies in the History of Childhood. Num Pages: 389 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD; HBTB; JFSP1; JHBK5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 213 x 138 x 22. Weight in Grams: 494.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137281777
ISBN
9781137281777
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 129.70

Paperback. How children weigh fairness and stereotypic expectations when making exclusion decisions is determined by their understanding of group norms, social identity, and friendships with children from other backgrounds. Series: Understanding Children's Worlds. Num Pages: 246 pages. BIC Classification: JFF; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 11. Weight in Grams: 320.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
246
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118571859
ISBN
9781118571859
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 31.57

Hardcover. Series: Memory Politics and Transitional Justice. Num Pages: 180 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLSH; 3JJP; HBJK; JHB; JPHX; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 15. Weight in Grams: 365.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349948529
ISBN
9781349948529
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 61.84

Paperback. Exploring a wide variety of case studies and developmental issues from a capability perspective, this book is an original contribution to both development and children's studies that raises a strong case forplacing children's issues at the core of human development." Editor(s): Biggeri, Mario; Ballet, Jerome; Comim, Flavio. Series: Studies in Childhood and Youth. Num Pages: 374 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFSP; JHB; JHBK; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 300 x 24. Weight in Grams: 994.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st ed. 2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349329984
ISBN
9781349329984
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 122.40

Hardback. In 2009 an inspiring international conference was held at Bielefeld on the topic "Children and the Good Life." This book provides an overview on recent international results on research on children and childhood, education, well-being and capabilities. Editor(s): Andresen, Sabine; Diehm, Isabell; Sander, Uwe; Ziegler, Holger. Series: Children's Well-Being: Indicators and Research. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JKSB1; JMC; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 163 x 18. Weight in Grams: 462.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048192182
ISBN
9789048192182
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 122.57

Hardback. Major new contribution to the hot topic of children and internet from one of the world's leading researchers in this area. Considers children's everyday practices of internet use in relation to the complex socio-cultural conditions of contemporary childhood. Num Pages: 314 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 646.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
314
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745631943
ISBN
9780745631943
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 77.43

Paperback. This book provides a disturbing account of the reality of child abuse. Based on data from 152 countries, Einar Helander considers the physical, societal, economic and judicial consequences of child abuse, proposing a universal, community-based prevention programme. Num Pages: 358 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP; JHBK; JKSN; JKV; JPQB; MQC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
358
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349364954
ISBN
9781349364954
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.56

Paperback. Bringing together theories, ideas, insights and experiences of practitioners and researchers from Brazil, India, South Africa and the UK, this book explores children and young people's involvement in public action. The contributors consider the potential of children and young people's participation to be transformative. Editor(s): Tisdall, Kay. Series: Studies in Childhood and Youth. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFSP; JHBK; JKSN; JN; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 330.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
236
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349345694
ISBN
9781349345694
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 118.18

Paperback. The volume is a collection of articles from scholars who pay particular attention to children and/or adolescents' voices, interpretations, perspectives, and experiences within specific social and cultural contexts. Contributions include research stemming from a broad spectrum of methodological and theoretical orientations. Editor(s): Johnson, Heather Beth. Series: Sociological Studies of Children & Youth. Num Pages: 472 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 682.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784413248
ISBN
9781784413248
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.54

Paperback. A fascinating look at how children's play has changed over the past two centuries Num Pages: 269 pages, 22 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JHBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 226 x 151 x 17. Weight in Grams: 396.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814716656
ISBN
9780814716656
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 31.41

Hardback. Emphasizing the need for a social demographic analysis of adoption, this volume discusses recent changes to adoption trends in the United States. These include a shift in focus from the benefits for adopters to the best interests of the adoptees, a decrease in the domestic availability of healthy white infants, and more. Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; JKSF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 509.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048189717
ISBN
9789048189717
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 119.29

Paperback. This work focuses on children in families, and on what can be learnt from research examining their experiences. It documents demographic changes across several countries, and what research reveals about outcomes for children who experience parental separation and stepfamily formation. Series: Understanding Children's Worlds. Num Pages: 344 pages, 9. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 494.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631215769
ISBN
9780631215769
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 60.04

Paperback. Chinese childhood is undergoing a major transformation. This book explores how government policies introduced in China over the last few decades and processes of social and economic change are reshaping the lives of children and the meanings of childhood in complex, contradictory ways. Series: China Today. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFSP1; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 150. .
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745680552
ISBN
9780745680552
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.95

Hardcover. Chinese childhood is undergoing a major transformation. This book explores how government policies introduced in China over the last few decades and processes of social and economic change are reshaping the lives of children and the meanings of childhood in complex, contradictory ways. Series: China Today. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFSP1; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 212 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780745680545
ISBN
9780745680545
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 65.37

Paperback. This reader provides a critical 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. Editor(s): Foley, Pam; Roche, Jeremy; Tucker, Stan. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JFFE3; JHBK; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 468.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
1St Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333945896
ISBN
9780333945896
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 43.74

Paperback. Num Pages: 285 pages, 12 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: AB; APF; HBTB; JHBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 368.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2014
Number of pages
285
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349501854
ISBN
9781349501854
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 118.41

Hardback. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 274 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JHBK; JKSB1; JPS; JPSN; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 500.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Palgrave USA United States
Number of pages
274
Condition
New
SKU
V9780312128708
ISBN
9780312128708
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 119.41

hardcover. A critical review of the literature on the differential psychosocial adjustment of children after a divorce. The book examines studies in ten predictor domains including gender, age, and custody, and addresses the effectiveness of parenting behaviour, offering correctives for future investigation. Num Pages: 394 pages, index, bibliography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JHBK; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 28. Weight in Grams: 726.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Jason Aronson, Inc. United States
Number of pages
394
Condition
New
SKU
V9780765701138
ISBN
9780765701138
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 161.09

Hardback. In the Philippines, an increase in labor migration has created transnational migrant families, where children grow up apart from one or both parents, forced to work outside the country. This book offers a look at the lives of the children in these families; the impact of distance on intergenerational relationships; and gender norms in the families. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1FMP; JHBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 528.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804749442
ISBN
9780804749442
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 107.96

Paperback. In the Philippines, an increase in labor migration has created transnational migrant families, where children grow up apart from one or both parents, forced to work outside the country. This book offers a look at the lives of the children in these families; the impact of distance on intergenerational relationships; and gender norms in the families. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1FMP; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 12. Weight in Grams: 308.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804749459
ISBN
9780804749459
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 25.86

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