Full Description
Childhood can only be understood in relation to the multitude of social factors which surround it. This accessible text explores children's place within society through an examination of the different contexts within which a child exists. It begins by looking at the child within the family and goes on to examine the child within the educational setting, the community, the nation and other contexts. This Second Edition includes a new chapter 'The context of partnership: children in transition' and considers the impact of recent changes including initiatives such as the Tickell Review, Field Report and Allen Report.
Contents
The Context of ChildhoodHistorical Context: The Emergence of Childhood The Context of the Family: First Experiences The Context of the Setting: Childhood Institutions The Context of Partnership: Children in Transition The Community Context: Children as Citizens The National Context: Children and Social Policy The Global Context: International Perspectives The Child's Own Context: The Child's Voice and Agency The Future Context: The 21st Century Child
