Childhood
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In this book Chris Jenks looks at what the ways in which we construct our image of childhood can tell us about ourselves. After a general discussion of the social construction of childhood, the book... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0415120144
ISBN13:9780415120142
Release Date:May 1996
Publisher:Routledge
Length:146 Pages
Weight:0.60 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.0" x 7.7"
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Taking Apart the Myth
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
In "Childhood" Jenks stabs at the heart of sociology's obsession with mythology, this time in the form of childhood. By providing a concise, if inaccessible, analysis of why and how sociologists, psychologists, and educators conceive of children, Jenks encourages a critical examination of the assumptions behind many institutions. This book provides necessary support for conversations about youth rights, civic engagement, and the roles of young people throughout society. It is a powerful tool for the determined popular reader, and an introductory lever for the academic. Suggested follow-up reading? Evolving Capacities of the Child by Gerrison Lansdown.
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