Global Childhoods

What is a child? Kate Cregan and Denise Cuthbert begin this path-breaking and compelling work with a deceptively simple question. From this seemingly straightforward formulation, they unravel, interrogate and engage with some of the most pressing issues related to children in the early 21st century... One of the many spectacular achievements of this book is the way in which Kate and Denise weave together the disciplinary approaches into a highly sophisticated inter-disciplinary approach to the question of the child, childhood and global perspectives... This book is an absolute must for scholars in all the field of childhood studies.

-- Professor Joy Damousi
This is an exciting and engagingly written book. The case studies are intriguing and the discussion of previous theories impeccable. -- Heather Montgomery
This clear-sighted study of the history and present state of child-directed knowledge and practice should be compulsory reading for professionals working with children.  Lawyers, doctors, psychologists, social workers, teachers – not to mention lawmakers and bureaucrats – will benefit by the challenge it offers.
-- Marian Quartly
Using diverse examples and applied case studies from across the globe, the authors demonstrate the relationships between contemporary understandings of childhood and historical, social, political and geographic factors. Rich in theory and extensively researched, it is a provocative, engaging and accessible contribution to the field.
-- Andrew Singleton
The book provides a concrete impression of the diverse and disputed facets of the globalization process and its impacts on contemporary childhoods. The authors identify the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child as a Western-based controversially discussed driver of global norms for a "good childhood", and highlight how children‘s rights can be dealt with in a critical, contextualized and culture-sensitive manner. There is no similar publication in German so far. -- Dr Manfred Liebel
The strength of this book is that it is a wide-ranging introduction to key ideas in the study of childhood, and strikes an admirable balance between being relatively accessible and presenting ?ne-grained detail. In particular, it discusses legal and policy frameworks and historical back-grounds with more detail than usual for a generalist text. -- Ruth Cheung Judge
This text will be adopted when the module runs in 2015. -- Dr Anne Luke * drupal *
I will be adopting as an essential text for my Children across the World module when it runs in 2015. I found this the most useful relevant text in terms of the way in which theory is illustrated by examples. I like the structure of the text and its interdisciplinary nature. -- Dr Anne Luke * drupal *
interesting and relevant issues covered in the book. -- Dr Chandrika Devarakonda * drupal *
International topics form an integral part of education based degree courses now so this book is highly recommended as the authors have chosen the most topical issues and debates to discuss. -- Dr Katherine Cartmell * drupal *
A good text that introduces some of the key terms, perspectives and conventions internationally. -- Dr Peter Leadbetter * drupal *
An interesting insightful read for the learners. -- Miss Annette Trilk * drupal *
For the BA (Hons) Child Development and Education this book is being recommended as essential reading. The content of this book is excellent for the modules ′Different Childhoods′ and ′Global Education′ and my students have benefitted from the arguments, research and theories set out in this superb book. -- Miss Jo Button * drupal *
Good for comparison between varying childhoods -- Miss Johanne Child * drupal *
key issues and debate as to what childhood is promote questions and high order thinking. I will use this for my level 4 planning. -- Miss Rebecca Bolan * drupal *
It has a very useful description of post colonial Malaysia and the fate of the nations children in relation to developing modernity which could be usefully used as a framework to look at South Africa/ Uganda.
There is also some useful information on the African alternative to the UNRC the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC;1990) -- Mrs CLAIRE GARVEN * drupal *
This extremely thought provoking book challenges the reader′s idea of childhood by examining childhood across different social and political divides. It is somewhat beyond the scope of the course I deliver but would make for good extension reading. -- Mrs Judith Ballard * drupal *
This book is set out well with excellent case studies as examples. It is engaging and accessible to students at all levels of study. -- Mrs Kathryn Nethercott * drupal *
Useful text for this level of study, particularly in relation to the construction of childhood and the tension between provision, participation and protection -- Mrs Maggie Wilson * drupal *
A critical debate on global childhoods. This text engenders analysis on the construction of childhood and how children live within our modern world. A very useful addition to the discourse of the global child. -- Mrs Nikki Fairchild * drupal *
Critical analysis of this text draws on contributions and debates across the social sciences of approaches to children and childhood. Through stimulating case studies drawn from the lived experiences of children, the authors really support thinking surrounding the ‘notion’ of the ‘global child. A recommended read for the student undertaking studies in sociology, anthropology, education, children′s studies, cultural studies, history, psychology, law and development studies. Essential Reading -- Mrs Sharon Colilles * drupal *
Used as discussion in our parenting session and child development modules -- Ms Jumoke Oladipupo * drupal *
This is a very well structured book with a clear social scientific perspective on children and childhood. It provides theoretical perspectives on childhood in a clear way, and the empirical examples are interesting and match the theoretical approaches. I also really like the summaries in the beginning of each chapter. -- Ms Karolina Barglowski * drupal *
Is not an appropriate book for this module -- Ms Kirsteen Laidlaw * drupal *
A welcome addition to the literature which is suitable for year one (and others) students who are learning about different cultures in their traditional contexts as opposed to within the UK.
Should add to the debate which considers the different experiences of children globally and what constitutes childhood. -- Ms Maggie Weber * drupal *