Childhood in Society for the Early Years

Childhood can only be understood in relation to the multitude of social factors which surround it. This book is written for students  doing degrees and foundation degrees in Early Years, Early Childhood Studies and related disciplines. It offers an introduction to the study of  childhood and  the different contexts within which childhood exists. The text encourages you to re-think childhood, exploring childhood from different  contexts   - from the child within the family, to the global perspective and the child?  s own perspective.     It enables you to begin to understand childhood in relation to society and to develop the skills to look at childhood from a critical standpoint.This  Third Edition  includes a new chapter on ?  The Evolution of Early Years Provision?   adding essential context to  the current situation.   It has been  updated  in line with recent changes in the Early Years sector and includes some critical examination of the new Baseline Assessment.