International Companion Encyclopedia of Children's Literature / Edition 1

by Peter Hunt

Overview

Children's literature continues to be one of the most rapidly expanding and exciting of interdisciplinary academic studies, of interest to anyone concerned with literature, education, internationalism, childhood or culture in general. The second edition of Peter Hunt's bestselling International Companion Encyclopedia of Children's Literature offers comprehensive coverage of the subject across the world, with substantial, accessible, articles by specialists and world-ranking experts. Almost everything is here, from advanced theory to the latest practice – from bibliographical research to working with books and children with special needs.

This edition has been expanded and includes over fifty new articles. All of the other articles have been updated, substantially revised or rewritten, or have revised bibliographies. New topics include Postcolonialism, Comparative Studies, Ancient Texts, Contemporary Children's Rhymes and Folklore, Contemporary Comics, War, Horror, Series Fiction, Film, Creative Writing, and 'Crossover' literature. The international section has been expanded to reflect world events, and now includes separate articles on countries such as the Baltic states, the Czech and Slovak Republics, Iran, Korea, Mexico and Central America, Slovenia, and Taiwan.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415290531
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/28/2004
Edition description:	2ND
Pages:	1416
Product dimensions:	6.75(w) x 9.75(h) x 3.30(d)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction, Margaret Meek; Chapter 2 Internationalism, the universal child and the world of children’s literature, Emer O’Sullivan; Part 1 Theory and critical approaches; Chapter 3 Theorising and theories, David Rudd; Chapter 4 Criticism and the critical mainstream, Deborah Cogan Thacker; Chapter 5 Critical tradition and ideological positioning, Charles Sarland; Chapter 6 History and culture, Tony Watkins; Chapter 7 Linguistics and stylistics, John Stephens; Chapter 8 Reader-response criticism, Michael Benton; Chapter 9 Psychoanalytical criticism, Hamida Bosmajian; Chapter 10 Feminism revisited, Lissa Paul; Chapter 11 Picture books and illustration, Perry Nodelman; Chapter 12 Narrative theory and children’s literature, Maria Nikolajeva; Chapter 13 Intertextuality and the child reader, Christine Wilkie-Stibbs; Chapter 14 Comparative children’s literature, Emer O’Sullivan; Chapter 15 Bibliography, Matthew Grenby; Part 2 Forms and genres; Chapter 16 Ancient and medieval children’s texts, Gillian Adams; Chapter 17 Texts in English used by children, 1550–1800, Margaret Evans; Chapter 18 Myth and legend, Maurice Saxby; Chapter 19 Fairy tales and folk tales, Ruth B. Bottigheimer; Chapter 20 Playground rhymes and the oral tradition, Iona Opie; Chapter 21 Children’s rhymes and folklore, Andy Arleo; Chapter 22 Catechistical, devotional and biblical writing, Ruth B. Bottigheimer; Chapter 23 Contemporary religious writing, Rita Ghesquière; Chapter 24 The development of illustrated texts and picture books, Joyce Irene Whalley; Chapter 25 The picture book, Michèle Anstey, Geoff Bull; Chapter 26 Shaping boyhood, Dennis Butts; Chapter 27 Childhood, didacticism and the gendering of British children’s literature, Christine Wilkie-Stibbs; Chapter 28 Popular literature, Denis Gifford; Chapter 29 Contemporary comics, Katia Pizzi; Chapter 30 Poetry, Morag Styles; Chapter 31 Animal stories, Simon Flynn; Chapter 32 High fantasy, C.W. Sullivan III; Chapter 33 Domestic fantasy, Louisa Smith; Chapter 34 The family story, Gillian Avery; Chapter 35 School stories, Sheila Ray; Chapter 36 Pony books, Alison Haymonds; Chapter 37 Historical fiction, Janet Fisher; Chapter 38 War, Carol Fox, Peter Hunt; Chapter 39 Horror, Victoria de Rijke; Chapter 40 Science fiction, Jessica Yates; Chapter 41 Series fiction, Victor Watson; Chapter 42 Teenage fiction, Julia Eccleshare; Chapter 43 Crossover literature, Rachel Falconer; Chapter 44 Writers for adults, writers for children, Marian Allsobrook; Chapter 45 Metafictions and experimental work, Robyn McCallum; Chapter 46 Drama, Susanne Greenhalgh; Chapter 47 Story-telling, Mary Medlicott; Chapter 48 Children’s information texts, Margaret Mallett;

Editorial Reviews

'Containing enough information to fuel dozens of separate books, it communicates clearly without losing academic rigour.' – Times Higher Education Supplement

'A very welcome addition to the reference books available on children's literature ... This book will prove indispensable for scholars and librarians.' – Children's Books in Ireland

'More than a "companion," Hunt's set is a comprehensive overview of children's literature, written by scholars and covering the important topics in children's literature ... No recent reference contains so much ... Highly recommended.' – Choice

From the Publisher

Ambitious in scope, this compilation of essays encompasses critical theory, history, world production of children's books, and practical aspects of li- brarianship and teaching. Some pieces are informative and thought-provoking; others are pompous, strangely incomplete, and sometimes misleading. More interpretive than other single-volume companions, it offers diverse views on subjects of literary theory. Even essays on book awards, children's magazines, and information books reflect each writer's political and literary bent. Many entries seem curiously out-of-date, with little reference to books or developments since the early 1980s. Though the emphasis is decidedly British, many articles refer to U.S. parallels or influences, and the volume includes several American and Canadian contributors. The analytical perspective and source lists in each entry will appeal to those with an academic interest in children's book publishing around the world. Though lengthy, the index is frustratingly incomplete. Margaret Bush, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Simmons College

School Library Journal

Eighty-six essays from around the world discuss various aspects of children's literature. Divided into five parts, they examine theory and critical approaches (definition, history, ideology, linguistics, styles); types and genres (from fairy tales and religious texts to science fiction and children's magazines); the context of children's literature (design, publishing, reviewing, censorship, prizes, translations, alternative media, libraries); applications (literacy, teaching, librarianship, bibliotherapy, publishing); and the development of children's literature in countries other than the US. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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