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Explore the complex nature of childhood in The Child in Question by Red Globe Press. This compelling book examines the deep tensions and contradictions found within our notions of children. It looks at how children can represent beauty, innocence, and hope, while simultaneously facing neglect, abuse, and disenfranchisement. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including historical, sociological, psychoanalytic, literary, and artistic perspectives, this work provides a provocative look at what the concept of the child means to adults. It is an essential read for those looking to understand the shifting definitions of childhood throughout history and society. This book is designed to provide value to students and professionals working across many different academic disciplines. It also serves as an engaging resource for the interested general reader seeking a deeper understanding of psychological and sociological themes regarding youth and development.

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Multidisciplinary approach using historical, sociological, and psychoanalytic sources to explore childhood.

Examines the contradictions between the perception of children as symbols of hope and the reality of their neglect.

Provides a wide-ranging look at how the meaning of the child has changed for adults over time.

Suitable for students and professionals in fields such as psychology, sociology, and literature.

Offers a provocative analysis that appeals to general readers interested in human development and social issues.

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hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
28 November 1997
Listed Since
25 January 2007

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