Childhood Studies: A Reader in Perspectives of ChildhoodJean Mills, Richard W. Mills Psychology Press, 2000 - 204 páginas The nature of childhood, the consideration of whether a certain age denotes innocence or not, and the desire to teach good citizenship to our children are all issues commonly discussed by today's media. This book brings together a variety of perspectives on the study of childhood: how this has been treated historically and how such a concept is developing as we move into the next century. The book is divided into five main sections: * part one sets the scene and provides the reader with an overview of attitudes towards childhood. * part two surveys the contribution of literature from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries * part three examines educational issues such as childrens' play, language acquisition and spiritual development * part four looks at the representation of children in film, television and other mass media * part five offers further help for study and research This book draws on a number of academic disciplines including education, literature, theology, language studies and history. It will be of particular use to those on Childhood studies courses and all those studying for a teacher qualification. Teachers of children aged between 4-12 years old will find its contribution to their continuing professional development extremely helpful. |
Contenido
Perspectives of childhood | 7 |
Literature | 39 |
The child in nineteenthcentury literature | 41 |
Childhood and twentiethcentury childrens literature | 61 |
Education | 77 |
Children at play | 79 |
Language and thought | 97 |
Moral and spiritual growth | 113 |
Cultural studies | 129 |
Race class and gender | 131 |
Children in film | 145 |
Research | 161 |
Uncovering the history of childhood | 163 |
Researching | 181 |
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Childhood Studies: A Reader in Perspectives of Childhood Jean Mills,Richard W. Mills Vista previa limitada - 2000 |
Childhood Studies: A Reader in Perspectives of Childhood Jean Mills,Richard Mills Vista previa limitada - 2002 |
Childhood Studies: A Reader in Perspectives of Childhood Jean Mills,Richard Mills Vista previa limitada - 2002 |
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