Title: Childhood Studies
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.The book is divided into five main sections:* part one  sets the scene and  provides the reader with an overview of attitudes towards childhood.*  part two surveys the contribution of literature from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries*  part three examines educational issues such as childrens' play, language acquisition and spiritual development * part four looks at the representation of children in film, television and other mass media * part five offers further help for study and researchThis 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.
Subjects: Education, Nonfiction, Sociology, Child development, Attitudes, Children, Research, Child psychology, Enfants, SOCIAL SCIENCE, Discrimination & Race Relations, Minority Studies, Kind, Persönlichkeitsentwicklung, Aufsatzsammlung, Kinderliteratur, Pädagogik, Kinderen, Onderzoek, Geschichte 1800-2000