{"product_id":"understanding-contemporary-childhood-from-classic-theories-to-contemporary-issues-paperback","title":"Understanding Contemporary Childhood: From Classic Theories to Contemporary Issues - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFiona Corby\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRob Creasy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Contemporary Childhood introduces students to the ways in which childhood is socially constructed by a range of social, cultural and political forces. Accessibly written and assuming no prior knowledge, it outlines key social theories to show how ideas and approaches are influenced by different ways of understanding children and society and how this creates childhoods which can differ markedly from previous generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e With chapter guides, help with written assignments and suggestions for further reading, the book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - provides an accessible, yet critical account of established theories of childhood, such as the importance of attachment, emphasis on learning and the role of play; \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - explores crucial emerging issues, including transgender rights, the rise of misogyny, social media influences and the impact of the climate crisis; and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - will equip students with practical study skills guidance to critically engage with ideas about how society shapes childhood today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Whether new to the subject or deepening your critical perspective, this book equips readers with the tools to understand and interrogate the complex realities of childhood in the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFiona Corby is a visiting lecturer at York St John University. She has also held a number of posts within Children's Services.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Rob Creasy is an independent researcher. He has extensive experience in Further and Higher Education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.46 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 13, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53249917518131,"sku":"9781447376323","price":56.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/UnqSOCB3JE9781447376323.webp?v=1776334534","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/understanding-contemporary-childhood-from-classic-theories-to-contemporary-issues-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}