Routledge The Global History of Childhood Reader - History Book

The Global History of Childhood Reader by Routledge offers an essential collection of chapters and articles regarding the global history of childhood. This academic resource is structured thematically to provide a representative sampling of historiography and a clear overview of the main issues within the field. Readers will explore how childhood functions as a social construct and examine the commonalities and differences found across the globe. The text also addresses why the twentieth century was not the "century of the child" for most of the world's children. Divided into four distinct parts, this reader covers theories and methodologies of the history of childhood alongside various constructions of childhood. It serves as a comprehensive tool for students and researchers looking to understand the complex evolution of childhood through a global lens.