The sociology of childhood /
Corsaro, William A.,
The sociology of childhood / William A. Corsaro. - Third edition. - xv, 437 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. - Sociology for a new century . - Sociology for a new century. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-413) and index.
Pt. 1. The sociological study of childhood -- 1. Social theories of childhood -- 2. The structure of childhood and children's interpretive reproductions -- 3. Studying children and childhood -- Pt. 2. Children, childhood, and families in historical and cultural context -- 4. Historical views of childhood and children -- 5. Social change, families, and children -- Pt. 3. Children's cultures -- 6. Children's peer cultures and interpretive reproduction -- 7. Sharing and control in initial peer cultures -- 8. Conflict and differentiation in the initial peer culture -- 9. Preadolescent peer cultures -- Pt. 4. Children, social problems, and the future of childhood -- 10. Children, social problems, and the family -- 11. Children, social problems and society -- 12. The future of childhood.
This new edition of the only text that thoroughly covers children and childhood from a sociological perspective includes updated coverage of peer relations, friendship, children's peer cultures, and the social problems experienced by children. Throughout the book, the author's original research and the compelling photographs and vivid illustrations bring the topics to life. -- Product Description.
1412979439 9781412979436
2010035772
Children.
HQ767.9 / .C675 2011
305.23
The sociology of childhood / William A. Corsaro. - Third edition. - xv, 437 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. - Sociology for a new century . - Sociology for a new century. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-413) and index.
Pt. 1. The sociological study of childhood -- 1. Social theories of childhood -- 2. The structure of childhood and children's interpretive reproductions -- 3. Studying children and childhood -- Pt. 2. Children, childhood, and families in historical and cultural context -- 4. Historical views of childhood and children -- 5. Social change, families, and children -- Pt. 3. Children's cultures -- 6. Children's peer cultures and interpretive reproduction -- 7. Sharing and control in initial peer cultures -- 8. Conflict and differentiation in the initial peer culture -- 9. Preadolescent peer cultures -- Pt. 4. Children, social problems, and the future of childhood -- 10. Children, social problems, and the family -- 11. Children, social problems and society -- 12. The future of childhood.
This new edition of the only text that thoroughly covers children and childhood from a sociological perspective includes updated coverage of peer relations, friendship, children's peer cultures, and the social problems experienced by children. Throughout the book, the author's original research and the compelling photographs and vivid illustrations bring the topics to life. -- Product Description.
1412979439 9781412979436
2010035772
Children.
HQ767.9 / .C675 2011
305.23