Children, Family and the State: A Critical Introduction

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Rob Creasy (York St John University, England) Fiona Corby (Teesside University, England)

Children, Family and the State

A Critical Introduction

Rob Creasy (York St John University, England), Fiona Corby (Teesside University, England)

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Policy Press
28 March 2023

Social discrimination; Social mobility; Age groups: children; Social welfare & social services; Political ideologies

For anyone studying childhood or families a consideration of the state may not always seem obvious, yet a good critical knowledge of politics, social policy and social theory is vital to understanding their impacts upon families’ everyday lives. Accessibly written and assuming no prior understanding, it shows how key concepts, including vulnerability, risk, resilience, safeguarding and wellbeing are socially constructed.

Carefully designed to support students, it provides students with clear guidance on how to use what they have read when writing academic assignments alongside questions designed to support the develop of critical thinking skills.

Covering issues from what the family is within a multicultural society, through issues around poverty, social mobility and life-chances, this book gives students an excellent grounding in matters relating to work with children and families. It features:

• ‘using this chapter’ sections showing how the content can be used in assignments;

• tips on applying critical thinking to books and articles – and how to make use of such thinking in essays;

• further reading.

By: Rob Creasy (York St John University England), Fiona Corby (Teesside University, England)
Imprint: Policy Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 170mm,
ISBN: 9781447368946
ISBN 10: 1447368940
Pages: 230
Publication Date: 28 March 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Rob Creasy is an independent researcher. He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Authority and was previously subject director for social science at York St John University. Fiona Corby is Senior Lecturer in Education at Teesside University. She has extensive experience of working in children, youth and family services.

Reviews for Children, Family and the State: A Critical Introduction

"""Enlightening. This book's ability to entwine contemporary themes, the chronology of policy/practice and theoretical knowledge to relatable experience is what makes this a refreshing and compelling read."" Dawn Lawrence, Staffordshire University ""A book I wish I'd had when I was teaching sociology and politics - and when I was studying sociology and politics. A wonderful, friendly yet detailed, current yet timeless, account of each of the three topics of childhood, family and the state."" Julian Stern, Bishop Grosseteste University"