A good foundation for those intent on further research ChildRightIt is intelligent lively clear and well written Professor HughCunningham University of Kent a... » 

A good foundation for those intent on further research ChildRightIt is intelligent lively clear and well written Professor HughCunningham University of Kent at CanterburyThis is an excellent source book which is uptodate and covers key debates onchildhood in an accessible way Professor Andy Furlong University of GlasgowIn recent years there has been a growing interest in the study of childrenand childhood within the social sciences. Children Welfare and the Stateprovides readers with a comprehensive critical introduction to modern childhoodstudies.In addition to engaging with the broad theoretical debates within the newsociology of childhood and developmental psychology the book Explores key questions in relation to researching childhood childrensagency and social constructionist perspectives Traces historical and contemporary developments in social policy responses tochildren and childhood Examines the primary sites of state intervention in regulating and shapingchildrens lives. Restates the primary significance of social class and other structuraldivisions in understanding childrens experiences of childhood Systematically assesses the impact of inequality and poverty on children andchildhood.Children Welfare and the State has been tailored to appeal to those studyingchildren and childhood within social policy sociology psychologycriminology history social work and youth and community work courses. «