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Children in Society: Politics, Policies and Interventions
Craig Newnes
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Description for Children in Society: Politics, Policies and Interventions
Paperback. Edited collection of socio-cultural and critical reviews of the place of children and children's services in society.Contributions provide perspectives on constructing childhood, parent-hood, sexuality, ADHD, children and austerity, the family court system, parental blame and responsibility, learning disabilities, and poverty. Editor(s): Newnes, Craig. Num Pages: 170 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JPQB; MMH; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 21. Weight in Grams: 410.
In the same tradition as the best-selling Making and Breaking Children's Lives (PCCS Books, 2005) this is an academically thorough collection of socio-cultural and critical reviews of the place of children and children's services in society. Contributions from well-respected practitioners and academics provide perspectives on constructing childhood, parent-hood, sexuality, ADHD, children and austerity, the family court system, parental blame and responsibility, learning disabilities, and poverty. Contributors include Peter Breggin, Rudi Dallos, Pat Dudgeon, Laura Golding, Dan Goodley and Katherine Runswick-Cole.
In the same tradition as the best-selling Making and Breaking Children's Lives (PCCS Books, 2005) this is an academically thorough collection of socio-cultural and critical reviews of the place of children and children's services in society. Contributions from well-respected practitioners and academics provide perspectives on constructing childhood, parent-hood, sexuality, ADHD, children and austerity, the family court system, parental blame and responsibility, learning disabilities, and poverty. Contributors include Peter Breggin, Rudi Dallos, Pat Dudgeon, Laura Golding, Dan Goodley and Katherine Runswick-Cole.
Product Details
Publisher
PCCS Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
170
Place of Publication
Manchester, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781906254803
SKU
V9781906254803
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99-15
About Craig Newnes
Craig Newnes is editor of The Journal of Critical Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy (formerly Changes), and a commissioning editor and author for our Critical Psychology series. Prior to his retirement he was Director of Psychological Therapies for Shropshire. He has a life time commitment to the NHS and is an outspoken critic of the hypocrisy, self interest, confusion and downright ... Read more
Reviews for Children in Society: Politics, Policies and Interventions
I loved this book. I think it is virtually unique in the range of topics covered by the authors that relate to both the social construction of childhood and the real life experiences of children. I thoroughly recommend this to all professionals who work with children and young people. Sami Timimi, author, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Visiting Professor of ... Read more