Local Childhoods in Global Times

This book explores diverse perspectives of childhood across different national contexts, highlighting issues such as multi-language development, nationalism, multiculturalism, and cultural theories of everyday life. It provides insights into how changing perspectives on children and childhood are expressed among children, families, and educators, and promotes internationalization through global childhoods as a way of cultural diversity and acceptance. The book reflects on early childhood before and leading up to Covid-19, providing a historical snapshot of early childhood pre-Covid from several countries. It is a valuable resource for students, academics, practitioners, and educators in early childhood education and education studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 223 pages
Publication date: 16 September 2022
Publisher: Intellect Books

This comprehensive book explores diverse perspectives on childhood, drawing contributions from experts worldwide. It showcases local childhood experiences from various national contexts, including America, Australia, Finland, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Norway, and Sweden. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of early childhood, highlighting the rich diversity and complexity across different countries. Issues such as multi-language development, nationalism, and multiculturalism arise, showcasing the ways in which practices and relationships around children shape their experiences as individuals and members of society.

Throughout the chapters, concepts related to cultural theories of everyday life are presented, shedding light on how practices and interactions with children contribute to the construction of childhood as an artifact, fiction, and instrument. The book aims to assist readers in developing a deeper understanding of how changing perspectives on children and childhood, as well as identity, are expressed among children, families, and educators within and outside educational environments. It brings together active researchers in the field of global childhoods, fostering a vibrant community of research and scholarship. By promoting internationalization through global childhoods, the book advocates for cultural diversity and acceptance.

The book also reflects on early childhood before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The editors have compiled a historical snapshot of early childhood pre-COVID from multiple countries, providing valuable insights into the changing landscape of early childhood education. The pandemic has brought about significant changes in learning, agency, voice, and lived experiences for children worldwide. In some countries, children have faced lockdowns, limited access to education, and even loss of recognition as children. In contrast, in other countries, life has continued with social distancing measures and the use of masks in educational spaces.

This book serves as a valuable resource for students, academics, practitioners, and anyone interested in early childhood education and education studies. It offers a comprehensive examination of diverse perspectives on childhood, shedding light on the complexities and challenges faced by children across different regions and cultures. By exploring the intersections of culture, identity, and education, the book contributes to our understanding of the world and provides valuable insights into the development and well-being of young individuals.

Weight: 570g
Dimension: 176 x 250 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789386073
Edition number: New ed