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Critical Childhood Studies: Global Perspectives

Critical Childhood Studies: Global Perspectives is an advanced, accessible text that introduces key concepts such as agency, intersectionality and children's rights. Its interdisciplinary, international perspectives and guided activities are aimed at readers in study and practice who want to develop their own critical analysis.

At a glance

Introduces childhood studies concepts including agency, intersectionality and children's rights.
Connects childhood studies with disciplines including education, history, human rights, media studies, philosophy, public health and social anthropology.
Organized into five sections spanning foundations, related disciplines, children's rights, intersectional perspectives and practice.
Includes guiding questions, challenge tasks, quotations, a glossary and a companion website with videos and interactive tasks.
Features commentaries from international experts based in Australia, Brazil, the UK, the USA and Zimbabwe.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The broad disciplinary scope gives readers multiple lenses for examining childhood studies.
Guiding questions, challenge tasks and glossary entries provide structured ways to engage with challenging concepts.
The book's stated focus on children and young people under 18 brings its subject boundary into view.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date	September 7, 2023
Language	English
Print length	288 pages
ISBN-10	1350163201
ISBN-13	978-1350163201

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	1.01 pounds
Dimensions	6.14 x 0.61 x 9.21 inches

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Students and readers seeking an advanced introduction to critical childhood studies.
Practitioners and learners interested in applying interdisciplinary perspectives to their own areas of work.
Readers looking for material on children's rights, agency and intersectionality.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a narrowly focused textbook on only one discipline or a practical how-to manual.

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Frequently asked questions

What topics does this book cover?

It introduces childhood studies concepts such as agency, intersectionality and children's rights, and connects the field with other disciplines and practice.

What learning features are described?

The listing describes guiding questions, challenge tasks, quotations from students and experts, and a glossary.

Does the book include online resources?

The listing describes a companion website with videos, interactive tasks and other resources.