Exploring Childhood and Youth

This exciting new book illustrates and analyses the complexities of children's and young peopleâs everyday lived experiences throughout childhood. Taking an interdisciplinary approach it provides theoretical frameworks and case studies to critically examine assumptions in the field and explore emerging perspectives. Considering different stages throughout childhood and youth chapters cover key topics such as eating practices gender play digital media and the environment. Drawing upon insights from cultural studies sociology social anthropology psychology health and education this book focuses on four key areas: Bodies and minds Space place and belonging Inequalities and inclusion Childhood in the past present and future Essential reading for students on childhood and youth and education courses Exploring Childhood and Youth is an important resource for practitioners working with children and young people and for parents communities and legislators who have influence over childrenâs and young peopleâs lives. . Language: English