The Sociology of Early Childhood

Critical Perspectives

AvNorman Gabriel

Häftad, Engelska, 2017

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Beskrivning

The Sociology of Early Childhood is a theoretically and historically grounded examination of young children’s experiences in contemporary society.

Arguing that a sociology of early childhood must bring together and integrate different disciplines, this book:

synthesises different sociological perspectives on childhood as well as incorporating multi-disciplinary research findings on the lives of young children
explains key theoretical concepts in early childhood studies such as investment, early intervention, professional power and discourse
examines the importance of play, memory and place
evaluates long term parenting trends
uses illustrative examples and case studies, discussion questions and annotated further reading to engage and stimulate readers.

Invigorating and thought provoking, this is an invaluable read for advanced undergraduates and postgraduate students looking for a more nuanced and progressive understanding of childhood.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2017-04-11
Mått:156 x 234 x 14 mm
Vikt:300 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:192
Upplaga:1
Förlag:SAGE Publications
ISBN:9781446272992

Utforska kategorier

Sociologi inom Samhälle och politik
Pedagogik inom Psykologi och pedagogik

Mer om författaren

Norman Gabriel is a sociologist teaching Childhood Studies at the University of Essex. Inspired by Norbert Elias, his research interests are in relational sociology and the sociology of early childhood. With Professor Stephen Mennell he co-edited, ′Norbert Elias and Figurational Research: Processual Thinking in Sociology′ (2011), a Monograph for The Sociological Review series. He is currently working on a book on Norbert Elias′s political sociology (co-authored with Professor Lars Bo Kaspersen).

Recensioner i media

This book is a valuable addition to Early Childhood Studies, it plays an important part in developing our students′ sociological perspectives on childhood; an important component of this multi-disciplinary degree.

Innehållsförteckning

IntroductionHistorical and Sociological Approaches on ChildhoodA Relational Sociology of Early ChildhoodGrowing Up Beside You – Social Habitus in Early ChildhoodYoung Children’s Play - Challenging the Adult EstablishmentCivilising young children – long-term parenting trendsNew Media Technologies and the Sexualisation of ChildhoodConclusions