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Contemporary Theory, Policy and Practice
Children in Society
Contemporary Theory, Policy and Practice
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This reader provides a critical and comprehensive account of the theoretical and practical issues raised in working with children and families. It draws on debates from a range of disciplines to shed light on different perspectives, forms of practice and dimensions of policy. Its strong applied focus allows it to address a rich variety of issues of concern to professionals working with children in a range of settings. The contributing authors consist of leading academics in the field as well as those with first-hand knowledge and experience; all write in a clear and engaging style.
Table of Contents
Children in Society: Contemporary Theory, Policy and Practice; P.Foley, J.Roche and S.Tucker
SECTION 1: CONTEMPORARY CHILDHOODS
The Development of Child Health and Welfare Services in England (1900-1948); P.Foley
The Changing Experiences of Childhood; M.Robb
Constructing Childhood, Constructing Child Concern; W.Stainton Rogers
The Demonization of Children: From the Symbolic to the Institutional; B.Goldson
Racism: An Important Factor in Practice with Ethnic Minority Children and Families; K.Owusu-Bempah
Childcare Policy; M.Roberts
Towards a 'Children's Policy' for the European Union?; S.Ruxton
SECTION 2: QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN
Quality of Life for Children; J.Roche
Children's Welfare and Children's Rights; G.Lansdown
'Our Bodies, Ourselves'? Mothers, Children and Health Care at Home; P.Foley
Listening to Children; N.Thomas
Community Development A Strategy for Empowerment; S.Tucker
SECTION 3:CONCEPTUAL AND PRACTICE FRAMEWORKS
Working Towards Consensus: Children's Hearings in Scotland; A.Griffiths
Parental Responsibility; L-A.Cull
The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children; C.Humphreys
Primary Education in Scotland; D.Christie
Children, Sexual Abuse and the Child Protection System; L.Green
Foster Families; D.BerridgeExternal Influences on Workplace Competence: Improving Services to Children and Families; R.Flynn
An Ecological Perspective on Child Abuse; G.Jack
SECTION 4: WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Children's Health at School; B.Mayall
Theories of Child Development; W.Stainton Rogers
Working with Disabled Children; R.Marchant
Involving Children and Families in Decision-Making About Health; C.Thurston and J.Church
Men Working in Childcare; M.Robb
Perspectives on Parenting; D.Brown
Developing Partnership Practice; J.Pinkerton
References.
Product details
| Published | Nov 27 2000 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 302 |
| ISBN | 9780333945896 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Dimensions | 9 x 6 inches |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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