A World Turned Upside Down
Subtitle: Social Ecological Approaches to Children in War Zones
Contributors: Neil Boothby (Editor); Alison Strang (Editor); Michael Wessells (Editor)
Publisher: Kumarian Press
Published: October 30, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 260
ISBN-13: 9781565492257
Subjects: Aid & relief programmes; Child welfare; Social Psychology; Child soldiers; Social Science; Sociology; Violence in Society; Child psychology; Children's Studies; Children and war
Description: "A World Turned Upside Down looks at the experiences of children in war from a psychological and social ecological perspective, offering thoughtful observations and dispelling myths about what results when children grow up in conflict situations." "In contrast to individualized approaches, the volume offers a deeper conceptualization that shows the socially mediated impacts of war. Children exposed to the same traumatic experiences may have different reactions and needs for psychosocial support. Further, psychosocial assistance to war-affected children often occurs not through the provision of therapy by outsiders but via support from insiders." "Each contributor has worked extensively with children in war zones in Europe, Africa, Latin America, and Asia. They refrain from common perceptions of children as victims of war-induced trauma to provide a holistic understanding of children's experiences. Each helps pinpoint ways to reduce further violence, foster well-being and nurture the kinds of social connections that can liberate children from the pathologies of war so that they can mature into healthy and well-adjusted adults."--BOOK JACKET.