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Sage Publications Ltd The Child in Society 2014 Edition by Hazel R Wright
The child has a very special place in society, and society defines and shapes childhood. Understanding childhood is essential to early years students and this book offers a great introduction.Taking a thematic approach, chapters cover:Historical and Cultural PerspectivesPolicy and Economic PerspectivesPsychological and Biological PerspectivesContemporary Views.Each chapter prompts you to reflect on core issues and interrogate your practice and attitudes towards children in your care.This fantastic foundation will help you to begin to understand the relationship between the child and society.Visit https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/the-child-in-society/book240119#resources for free access to a selection of SAGE Journal Articles related to key topics in the book. Table of contents :- Introducing ChildhoodGeographical and Anthropological PerspectivesHistorical PerspectivesSpiritual and Philosophical PerspectivesPsychological and Biological PerspectivesSociological PerspectivesEconomic and Policy PerspectivesEducational PerspectivesContemporary PerspectivesFactual and Fictional Perspectives