{"product_id":"childhood-studies-a-reader-in-perspectives-of-childhood-paperback","title":"Childhood Studies: A Reader in Perspectives of Childhood - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJean Mills\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eRichard Mills\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJean Mills is very experienced as both a classroom practitioner and lecturer. She is currently Principal Lecturer, Head of the English Department and Programme Leader for the BA in Childhood Studies at Westhill College, University of Birmingham. Richard Mills taught for many years in schools before going on to lecture. He is currently Research Fellow at Westhill College, University of Birmingham. Both Editors have published widely in their fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 9.19 x 6.16 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 16, 1999\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42173587980368,"sku":"9780415214155","price":110.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9540\/0016\/files\/aFFFTU0ySTBramV3eCs4VkFQOEllQT09.webp?v=1774716716","url":"https:\/\/palm-malen-gift-shop-pmrc.myshopify.com\/products\/childhood-studies-a-reader-in-perspectives-of-childhood-paperback","provider":"Palm Malen Gift Shop -PMRC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}