Children, Welfare and the State / Edition 1

by Barry Goldson, Michael Lavalette, Jim McKechnie

Overview

This interdisciplinary text provides an accessible introduction to childhood studies. The text reviews and critiques contemporary theories of childhood, and gives a clear introduction to key areas of child-related policies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761972334
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	01/15/2003
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	212
Product dimensions:	6.69(w) x 9.53(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Children, Welfare and the State - Barry Goldson
An Introduction
The Sociology of Childhood - Michael Lavalette and Stephen Cunningham
New Sociology and Old Psychology - Sandy Hobbs
Children's Voices and Researching Childhood - Jim Mc Kechnie
Rich Children, Poor Children - Tony Novak
Children and Education - Henry Maitles
Inequalities in Our Schools
Working Children - Niamh Stack and Jim Mc Kechnie
Children, Class and the Threatening State - Chris Jones
Children, Crime and the State - Barry Goldson
Child Abuse and Child Protection - Brian Corby
Sex Education as Regulation - Deena Haydon and Phil Scraton
Children, Politics and Collective Action - Stephen Cunningham and Michael Lavalette
School Strikes in Britain
Childhood - Jim Mc Kechnie
Themes and Issues

Editorial Reviews

‘A good foundation for those intent on further research' - Child Right

‘It is intelligent, lively, clear, and well written' - Professor Hugh Cunningham, University of Kent at Canterbury

‘This is an excellent source book which is up-to-date and covers key debates on childhood in an accessible way' - Professor Andy Furlong, University of Glasgow

From the Publisher