An Introduction to Childhood and Youth Studies and Psychology

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<P>This exciting new book provides a novel interdisciplinary introduction to Childhood and Youth Studies and Psychology. Its accessible approach illuminates holistic understandings of children and young people¿s lives by drawing from multiple theoretical frameworks and wide-ranging research examples including case studies from around the world, featuring children and young people¿s perspectives throughout.</P><P>Weaving insights from education and cultural studies, social anthropology, and sociology with social, cultural and developmental psychology, it covers children and young people¿s experiences and development from infancy to young adulthood (0-23 years) and their rights. Chapters explore key contemporary topics such as:</P><P>- digital childhood and youth</P><P>- children¿s embodied experiences</P><P>- the social and cultural origins of selves</P><P>- diverse families</P><P>- race and ethnicity</P><P>- global childhoods</P><P>- models for understanding health and disability</P><P