Children's Cultures after Childhood

Childrens Cultures after Childhood explores the theoretical concepts of new materialist and posthumanist childhood studies in research on children's literature, film, and media texts, focusing on the entanglements of these texts with children's lives. Thirteen chapters by international contributors from diverse disciplinary fields offer empirical and theoretical approaches inspired by Peter Kraftl's notion of "after childhoods." The collection is of interest to scholars in children's literature, culture studies, education, and childhood studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 08 August 2023
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Co

Children's Cultures after Childhood delves into the realm of theoretical concepts derived from the cutting-edge fields of new materialist and posthumanist childhood studies, seamlessly integrating them with the analysis of children's literature, film, and media texts. By focusing on the intricate entanglements of these cultural artifacts, the book offers a comprehensive exploration of empirical and theoretical approaches, all inspired by the notion of "after childhoods," coined by Peter Kraftl, a renowned children's geographer. Spanning thirteen chapters authored by international contributors from diverse disciplinary backgrounds, including literary studies, cultural studies, media studies, education, and childhood studies, this interdisciplinary collection provides a diverse cross-section of empirical and theoretical perspectives. These chapters collectively endeavor to conceptualize theoretical and methodological orientations in research on children's lives, encompassing past, present, and future childhoods. This captivating volume will captivate scholars engaged in the study of children's literature and culture, education, and childhood studies, offering valuable insights and perspectives into the ever-evolving dynamics of childhood.

Weight: 570g
Dimension: 166 x 250 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789027213976