{"product_id":"childhood-studies-jean-mills-9780415214155","title":"Childhood Studies: A Reader in Perspectives of Childhood","description":"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.\u003cbr\u003eThe book is divided into five main sections: \u003cbr\u003e*\u003cstrong\u003e part one \u003c\/strong\u003e sets the scene and provides the reader with an overview of attitudes towards childhood.\u003cbr\u003e*\u003cstrong\u003e part two \u003c\/strong\u003esurveys the contribution of literature from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries\u003cbr\u003e*\u003cstrong\u003e part three \u003c\/strong\u003eexamines educational issues such as childrens' play, language acquisition and spiritual development \u003cbr\u003e*\u003cstrong\u003e part four\u003c\/strong\u003e looks at the representation of children in film, television and other mass media \u003cbr\u003e*\u003cstrong\u003e part five \u003c\/strong\u003eoffers further help for study and research\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jean Mills\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415214157\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415214155\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/16\/1999\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.76lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.19h x 6.16w x 0.69d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2000 pg. 111","brand":"Jean Mills","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43990176170239,"sku":"9780415214155","price":52.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a529b9e8-3fa3-436a-901a-1339e39598fc.jpg?v=1683303425","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/childhood-studies-jean-mills-9780415214155","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}