The SAGE encyclopedia of children and childhood studies [electronic resource] / editor, Daniel Thomas Cook, Rutgers University.

"As society changes, our understanding of what childhood is and means evolves. On the one hand, some see this as a distinct stage or period, while on the other hand many argue that this is a relatively recent social construct. Therefore, the nature of childhood a is at the heart of Children and Childhood Studies. This discipline can be considered as a unified approach to the study of children and youth across academic fields including the arts, humanities, social sciences and law. This interdisciplinary encyclopedia will be of interest to students and researchers in psychology, sociology, social welfare and cultural studies"-- Provided by publisher.