The SAGE Encyclopedia of Children and Childhood Studies

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Children and Childhood Studies offers a comprehensive and authoritative exploration of childhood as a dynamic social, cultural, political, and historical phenomenon. Transdisciplinary and transnational in scope, this four-volume reference work reflects the evolution of childhood studies over the past four decades, examining how the concept of the “child” has been constructed, contested, and transformed across time, place, and disciplines. By bringing together diverse theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches, the Encyclopedia provides a critical foundation for understanding childhood in global and contemporary contexts.

Key Features

• Four-volume, interdisciplinary reference covering the full scope of childhood studies
• Explores historical, political, social, and cultural dimensions of childhood
• Addresses key themes such as social constructions of childhood, children’s rights, and transnational childhoods
• Includes entries on theories, theorists, key concepts, and child-specific research methods
• Integrates perspectives from sociology, anthropology, psychology, education, and social welfare
• Examines representations, geographies, and politics of childhood across cultures
• Essential resource for students and researchers in childhood studies, cultural and gender studies, disability studies, and related fields