| Description |
x, 244 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. I. Towards a cultural politics of childhood -- 1. Constructing children, childhood and the child -- 2. Key constructs : politics, policies and process -- 3. The production and reproduction of childhood -- 4. The universalisation of law? -- Pt. II. Case studies in the cultural politics of childhood -- 5. Education -- 6. Health -- 7. Crime -- 8. The family -- Concluding thoughts - continuity and change |
| Summary |
This title bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering an incisive theoretical account of childhood that is grounded in substantive areas of children's lives such as health, education, crime and the family |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references [pages 219-231] and index |
| Subject |
Children and adults -- Great Britain.
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Children -- Government policy -- Great Britain.
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Children -- Great Britain.
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Socialization -- Great Britain.
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| Author |
James, Adrian L.
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| LC no. |
2003070290 |
| ISBN |
0333948904 (cloth) |
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0333948912 (paperback) |
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