The child has a very special place in society and society has a huge impact on the notion of childhood. Understanding childhood is integral to all early years courses and this book offers a great introduction. Taking a thematic approach, chapters cover: * Historical Perspectives * Policy and Economic Perspectives * Psychological and Biological Perspectives * Contemporary Perspectives * Children's Perspectives Each chapter also contains features to allow students to interrogate the impact of each issue practically. This is a fantastic beginner's text for students to understand the relationship between the child and society.
