The Sociology of Childhood (Sociology for a New Century Series)

Book info: The Sociology of Childhood (Sociology for a New Century Series) (Paperback, 504 pages) – SAGE Publications, Inc, 2017. Language: English.

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William A. Corsaro’s groundbreaking text, The Sociology of Childhood, discusses children and childhood from a sociological perspective. Corsaro provides in-depth coverage of the social theories of childhood, the peer cultures and social issues of children and youth, children and childhood within the frameworks of culture and history, and social problems and the future of childhood. The Fifth Edition has been thoroughly updated to incorporate the latest research and the most pertinent information so readers can engage in powerful discussions on a wide array of topics.