The Sociology of Early Childhood

The book takes us through the lives of children, highlighting key issues for babies, for toddlers and for older children, as they grow and learn. Whether it is understanding children's emotions, working with families, or understanding the challenges of climate change, this book will help with practical and relevant knowledge.

Yarrow Andrew is a lecturer in early childhood education within the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work at Flinders University, Australia, having worked previously for fifteen years as a preschool educator. Jennifer Fane is a lecturer in health education within the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work at Flinders University, Australia, after training and working as a primary school teacher in British Columbia, Canada.

List of Figures and Tables Acknowledgements Chapter 1. Being Born Chapter 2. Becoming Ourselves in Relationships Chapter 3. Agency and Resistance Chapter 4. Choice and Constraint in Children's Health Chapter 5. Child Wellbeing - Contested Views Chapter 6. Understanding Emotions in Context Chapter 7. Learning Environments Chapter 8. Spirituality and Young Children Chapter 9. Guiding Behaviour in an Unequal World Chapter 10. Working with Diverse Families Chapter 11. Sustainable Education for Dangerous Times Chapter 12. Changing the World Glossary Index