Harry Adams
Justice for Children: Autonomy Development and the State
- ISBN 13:
- 9780791473320
- author:
- Harry Adams
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- State University of New York Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 254
- Dimensions:
- 22.76 x 16.51 x 1.6 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Political,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Harry Adams' groundbreaking theory of justice for children explores the concept of autonomy and its implications when applied to children's development. By examining empirical research from various fields, including developmental psychology and neurobiology, Adams argues that respecting children's autonomy requires attention to their individual development patterns.
The book analyzes public policies and programs aimed at protecting disadvantaged children's attainment of a minimal level of autonomy, including family intervention programs, compulsory contraception programs, and early education initiatives. Adams also discusses the ethical and practical appeals of these approaches, as well as their limitations and potential dangers.
Through this critical examination, Adams provides a parental licensing model and an educational justice standard, shedding light on the complexities of promoting children's autonomy in a just society.
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