Includes appendices, golssary and index

List of Plates. List of Tables. Notes on Contributors. Foreword. Acknowledgements. Introduction. Part I: Children And Childhood:. 1 Inter--Disciplinary Perspective: Histories Of Childhood: John Clarke (Liverpool John Moores University). 2 Self--Concept: Nicola Leather (Liverpool John Moores University). Relationships. 3 Attachment: Nicola Leather (Liverpool John Moores University). 4 Peers: Dominic Wyse (Liverpool John Moores University). 5 Family Structures: Robert Banton (Liverpool John Moores University). 6 Parenting: Jane Baker (Hugh Baird College). 7 Parental Separation: Robert Banton (Liverpool John Moores University). Psychology. 8 The Nature/Nurture Debate: Nicola Leather (Liverpool John Moores University). 9 Cognitive Development: Nicola Leather (Liverpool John Moores University). 10 The Development Of Language And Literacy: Dominic Wyse (Liverpool John Moores University). 11 Mental Health: John Harrison (Liverpool John Moores University). Sociology. 12 The Sociology Of Childhood: John Clarke (Liverpool John Moores University). 13 Childhood And Juvenile Delinquency: John Clarke (Liverpool John Moores University). 14 Sexuality: John Clarke (Liverpool John Moores University). Part II: Children And Services:. 15 Inter--Disciplinairy Perspective: Children's Rights: Dominic Wyse (Liverpool John Moores University). Social Welfare. 16 Overview Of Social Welfare: Ali Mekki (Liverpool Social Services). 17 The Role Of The Child And Family Social Worker: Ali Mekki (Liverpool Social Services). 18 Child Abuse: Robert Banton (Liverpool John Moores University). Education. 19 Overview Of Children's Education And Care: Nell Napier (Manchester Metropolitan University). 20 The Role Of The Early Years Practitioner: Aine Sharkey (Liverpool John Moores University). 21 National Curricula: Nell Napier (Manchester Metropolitan University) And Aine Sharkey (Liverpool John Moores University). 22 Play: Nell Napier (Manchester Metropolitan University) And Aine Sharkey (Liverpool John Moores University). 23 International Perspectives In Early Years Education & Care: Aine Sharkey (Liverpool John Moores University). Health. 24 Overview Of Health: Robert Banton (Liverpool John Moores University). 25 The Role Of The Health Visitor: Robert Banton (Liverpool John Moores University). Law. 26 Overview Of The Legal System: Angela Brennan (Liverpool John Moores University). 27 Legal Personel: Angela Brennan (Liverpool John Moores University). 28 The Children Act 1989: Angela Brennan (Liverpool John Moores University). 29 The Legal Status Of The Child: Angela Brennan (Liverpool John Moores University). Part III: Children And Society:. 30 Inter--Disciplinary Perspective: The Demonisation Of Childhood: Dominic Wyse (Liverpool John Moores University). Culture. 31 Toys And Games: Nell Napier (Manchester Metropolitan University). 32 Children's Literature: Russell Jones (Manchester Metropolitan University). 33 Visual Art: Nicholas Medforth (Liverpool John Moores University). 34 Multimedia: Dominic Wyse (Liverpool John Moores University). Equality. 35 Ethnicity And Race: Russell Jones (Manchester Metropolitan University). 36 Disabled Children: Jane Baker (Hugh Baird College). 37 Poverty: Jane Baker (Hugh Baird College). Society. 38 Non--Government Organistions (Ngos): John Harrison (Liverpool John Moores University). 39 Children Working: Nicholas Medforth (Liverpool John Moores University). 40 Research With Children: Dominic Wyse (Liverpool John Moores University). Appendix 1: Further Reflections On The Activities. Glossary. Index