James, Allison
Theorizing Childhood
- ISBN 13:
- 9780745615653
- author:
- James, Allison
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 22.8 x 15.3 x 2 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Adolescents
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Theorizing Childhood by Allison James, Chris Jenks, and Alan Prout explores the sociological study of childhood, bringing together major developments in the field. Drawing on contemporary research from sociology and anthropology, the authors examine the historical, political, and cultural dimensions of childhood. By considering childhood as both a structural feature of societies and a context for everyday life, the book reveals its socially constructed character. The authors organize their approach around themes such as space, time, culture, the body, and work, offering new insights into the study of childhood. This timely book demonstrates the centrality of childhood in sociological theory and contemporary debates concerning the state, welfare, and morality. Through a nuanced analysis, Theorizing Childhood sheds light on recent approaches to childhood research, providing valuable perspectives for those interested in understanding this complex topic.
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