Focusing on children’s citizenship, participation and rights

This edited collection draws on the work of a number of leading scholars in the sociology of childhood. The contributors explore a range of themes including: tensions between pragmatism and grand theory; revisiting agency/structure debates in the light of children; the challenging of binary thought prevalent in studies around generations and other aspects of sociology; the manifestation of power in time and space; the application of theories into the real world through NGOs, practitioners, policy makers, politicians and empirical research.

Intended Audience and Relevance

The collection will be of interest to students and scholars across a range of disciplines including childhood studies, sociology, politics and social policy, as well as policy makers and practitioners interested in the citizenship, rights and participation of children.