The Sociology of Childhood

William A. Corsaro's groundbreaking text, The Sociology of Childhood, discusses children and childhood from a sociological perspective. Corsaro provides in-depth coverage of the social theories of childhood, the peer cultures and social issues of children and youth, children and childhood within the frameworks of culture and history, and social problems and the future of childhood. The Fifth Edition has been thoroughly updated to incorporate the latest research and the most pertinent information so readers can engage in powerful discussions on a wide array of topics.The Sociology of Childhood 5th Edition by William A. Corsaro and Publisher SAGE Publications, Inc. ISBN: 9781506386201, 1506386202. The print version of this textbook is ISBN: 9781506339900, 1506339905.