Childhood and Society

Childhood and Society, 3rd Edition, introduces students to sociological perspectives on childhood. Authored by Michael Wyness, the textbook surveys competing theoretical frameworks to explore how childhood is conceptualised across local and global environments.

Wyness examines how sociological perspectives inform major themes, including education, work, identity, and agency. The volume also shows how studying childhood deepens understanding of social crises and changes such as criminality, globalisation, and disruptions to social order.

Created as an introductory resource, the text incorporates pedagogical elements such as key readings and dedicated Academic Insights boxes that examine selected research topics in greater depth.