Six original essays reflect the growing scholarly interest in the history of childhood and youth, particularly issues affecting child health and welfare. These

More children born today will survive to adulthood than at any time in history. It is now time to emphasize health and development in middle childhood and adole

On 20 November 2009, the global community celebrates the 20th anniversary of the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of the Convention on the Rights

This book uses research and theory to an in-depth account of children's understanding of biology and health. Each of the contributors views children's understan

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