The text approaches childhood studies from an interdisciplinary and multi-professional perspective, presenting the basics of psychology, social welfare, education, health, law, culture, rights, politics and economics as they relate to children. For each discipline, the role of relevant professionals, such as social workers, nursery teachers, paediatric nurses and child lawyers, is also considered. The contributors have both practical and academic backgrounds in a range of specialist areas.To support student learning, each chapter includes an independent learning activity, case studies and an annotated bibliography, and there is a glossary of technical terms at the back of the book.
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The text approaches childhood studies from an interdisciplinary and multi-professional perspective, presenting the basics of psychology, social welfare, education, health, law, culture, rights, politics and economics as they relate to children. For each discipline, the role of relevant professionals, such as social workers, nursery teachers, paediatric nurses and child lawyers, is also considered. The contributors have both practical and academic backgrounds in a range of specialist areas.To support student learning, each chapter includes an independent learning activity, case studies and an annotated bibliography, and there is a glossary of technical terms at the back of the book.
Imprint | Blackwell Publishers |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | November 2003 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2004 |
Editors | Dominic Wyse |
Dimensions | 246 x 172 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 300 |
Edition | Annotated Ed |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-631-23397-8 |
Barcode | 9780631233978 |
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LSN | 0-631-23397-0 |