Owen, Alex

Childhood Today

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ISBN 13:
9781473989375
author:
Owen, Alex
format:
Paperback
publisher:
SAGE Publications
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)
Genre:
Education Health Education Textbook
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£37.01

Description

Understanding Childhood in the 21st Century This book explores the changing concept of childhood in today's society, offering a multidisciplinary approach to understanding children's experiences. It examines various 'labels' given to children, such as the Regulated Child, Stressed Child, and Poor Child, to explore contemporary issues affecting children worldwide. The book delves into key concerns including obesity, risk, special needs, wellbeing, and poverty, providing a comprehensive overview of the pace of change in childhood. By exploring these topics, students, practitioners, and researchers can gain a deeper understanding of the variety of issues affecting children in the UK and globally. By shedding light on the complexities of contemporary childhood, this book helps to provoke thought and inform practice, policy, and education.

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