Middle Childhood

The period of childhood which falls between the early years and adolescence is a comparatively neglected area of study. In its combination of viewpoints, set against a background of related research, law, policy and practice, this book offers a rich and challenging study of an important period of the child's development.

Sommario

1. Changing Perspectives on the Middle Years of Childhood. 2. Parenting and Family Life in the 1990s. 3. Behind Closed Doors. 4. Negotiation and Control. 5 Safety and Danger. 6 Health, Well-Being and Risk. 7. Money and Possessions. 8. Rights and Responsibilities. 9. Comfort and Support. 10. Conclusions: Supporting Children and Parents in a Changing World.

Info autore

Moira Borland, Ann Laybourn, Malcolm Hill and Jane Brown work at the Centre for Child and Society, University of Glasgow.

Riassunto

The period of childhood which falls between the early years and adolescence is a comparatively neglected area of study. In its combination of viewpoints, set against a background of related research, law, policy and practice, this book offers a rich and challenging study of an important period of the child's development.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Moira Borland, Jane Brown, Jane (all of the Centre for Child and Society Brown, Malcolm Hill, Ann Laybourn
• Editore: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.07.1998
• EAN: 9781853024733
• ISBN: 978-1-85302-473-3
• Pagine: 224
• Dimensioni: 158 mm x 230 mm x 11 mm
• Peso: 300 g
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Libri sul benessere, vita quotidiana > Vita di coppia, sessualità; Saggistica > Psicologia, esoterismo, spiritualità, antroposofia > Psicologia applicata; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Psicologia > Psicologia applicata