Men in the Nursery: Gender and Caring Work - Couverture souple

Cameron, Claire; Moss, Peter; Owen, Charlie

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1853963887 ISBN 13 : 9781853963889

Editeur : SAGE Publications Ltd, 1999

Synopsis

Hightly Commended ( Third prize) in the Standing Conference on Studies in Education book prize for books published in 1999.

`It was a breath of fresh air to see 'contentious' issues dealt with in an enlightened and informative way. We are certain it will move the debate on years!' - Chrissie Meleady, Sheffield Childrens' Centre

`Looks most interesting and will certainly be very useful' - Bronwen Cohen, Director, Children in Scotland

`It's a challenging and exciting book and I hope it is widely used' - Margy Whalley, Director, Pen Green Research, Development and Training Base, Pen Green Centre for Under 5's and Their Families

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Claire Cameron is Reader in Education at the Thomas Coram Research Unit, Institute of Education, University of London, UK. She has carried out research on children and young people, children′s services and the children′s workforce for over 20 years, with a particular interest in young people in institutional and marginalised circumstances and in care and education, and the interface between the two. She has a long-standing interest in European comparative research and was coordinator of the Young People from a Public Care Background: Pathways to Education in Europe (YiPPEE) study, funded by the European Commission′s Framework Programme 7. Her interests also span the European professional of social pedagogy and what this may have to offer to professional practice with children and young people in the United Kingdom.


Researcher specialising in social research methods, particularly quantitative methods. Particular expertise in secondary analysis of official statistics. Research interests include early years childcare; gender in childcare; looked after children; private fostering; mixed race issues.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

This book brings together what is currently known about men working in childcare settings. The authors consider the issues involved in gender and childcare, look at the structure of early childcare services in the UK and European contexts, and consider how men came to work in childcare settings. Further chapters explore parents' views, staff dynamics and child protection issues. The voices and views of childcare workers are heard throughout this unique book.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1853963887
• ISBN 13: 9781853963889
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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