Key Concepts in Childhood Studies

A new edition of this popular companion to childhood studies. The first edition was adopted heavily in both education and sociology departments, and the authors have made a timely, well-written update.

A new edition of this popular companion to childhood studies. The first edition was adopted heavily in both education and sociology departments, and the authors have made a timely, well-written update.

Preface to the Second EditionIntroductionAge and MaturityAgencyBest InterestsChildChild-Focused Research /Research with ChildrenChild-FriendlyChildhoodChild SoldiersChildhood StudiesChildren as ConsumersChildren as ResearchersChildren¿s VoicesCitizenshipCompetenceCultural Politics of ChildhoodCultural RelativismDelinquencyDevelopmental PsychologyDevelopmentalismDisappearance or Loss of ChildhoodDiversityEthnicityFamilializationFamilyFriendshipFuturityGenderGenerationGlobal ChildhoodHealthInnocenceInternet and New Social MediaInterpretive ReproductionMinority Group StatusNature vs. NurtureNeedsNeglectParentingParticipationPeer GroupPlayPovertyProtectionRepresentationResilienceResponsibilityRightsSchooling and SchoolsSexual AbuseSexualizationSocial ActorSocial ConstructionSocial WorldSocializationSpaces for Children and Children¿s PlacesStandpointStreet ChildrenStructureUnited Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)VulnerabilityWelfareWork and Working ChildrenYouth