We're Friends, Right?
William A.; National Academy Of Sciences Corsaro
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Paperback. Documents a special culture, unique unto itself, in which children create their own social structures and exert their own influences. This book calls upon adults to appreciate, embrace, and savor their children's culture. Num Pages: 264 pages, index. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 406.
Sociologists often study exotic cultures by immersing themselves in an environment until they become accepted as insiders. In this fascinating account by acclaimed researcher William A. Corsaro, a scientist "goes native" to study the secret world of children.
Here, for the first time, are the children themselves, heard through an expert who knows that the only way to truly understand them is by becoming a member of their community. That's just what Corsaro did when he traded in his adult perspective for a seat in the sandbox alongside groups of preschoolers.
Corsaro's journey of ... Read more
- Front Matter
- Introduction: The Importance and Autonomy of Kids' Culture
- 1. "Yeah, You're Big Bill": Entering Kids' Culture
- 2. "We're Friends, Right?": Sharing and Social Participation in Kids' Culture
- 3. "You Wanna Know What Happend Because You're My Best Friend": Making and Being Friends in Kids Culture
- 4. "You Can't Talk If You're Dead": Fantasy and Pretend Play
- 5. "When I Grow Up and You Grow Up, We'll Be The Bosses": Role-Play in Kids' Culture
- 6. "Arriva La Banca": Kids' Secondary Adjustments to Adult Roles
- 7. "You Can't Come To My Birthday Party": Conflict in Kids' Culture
- 8. "Appreciating Childhood": Suggestions for Supporting and Sharing in Kids' Culture
- Notes
- Further Reading
- Index
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
National Academies Press United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
Washington, United States
ISBN
9780309087292
SKU
V9780309087292
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About William A.; National Academy Of Sciences Corsaro
William A. Corsaro, Ph.D.
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