{"product_id":"9781446272992-sociology-of-early-childhood","title":"The Sociology of Early Childhood","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical Perspectives. \u003cp\u003eIntroducing readers to the key historical and sociological perspectives on childhood, this book includes discussion features to encourage students to be critical and discursive around the subject \u003c\/p\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sociology of Early Childhood \u003c\/em\u003eis a theoretically and historically grounded examination of young children’s experiences in contemporary society.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eArguing that a sociology of early childhood must bring together and integrate different disciplines, this book: \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esynthesises different sociological perspectives on childhood as well as incorporating multi-disciplinary research findings on the lives of young children \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexplains key theoretical concepts in early childhood studies such as investment, early intervention, professional power and discourse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexamines the importance of play, memory and place \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eevaluates long term parenting trends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003euses illustrative examples and case studies, discussion questions and annotated further reading to engage and stimulate readers. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eInvigorating and thought provoking, this is an invaluable read for advanced undergraduates and postgraduate students looking for a more nuanced and progressive understanding of childhood. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39381066809441,"sku":"9781446272992","price":30.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/products\/89c1f3033d6302fc126018607a36937a_f9a1cac7-d0b1-4ed6-86b6-a0e3c53004f8.jpg?v=1622226459","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781446272992-sociology-of-early-childhood","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}