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Childhoods: Growing up in Aotearoa New Zealand

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Childhoods: Growing up in Aotearoa New Zealand
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Nancy Higgins
Edited by Claire Freeman
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:344
Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 152
ISBN/Barcode 9781877578496
ClassificationsDewey:305.230993
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations colour illus

Publishing Details

Publisher Otago University Press
Imprint Otago University Press
Publication Date 1 January 2013
Publication Country New Zealand

Description

Children are citizens with autonomy and rights identified by international agencies and United Nations conventions, but these rights are not readily enforceable. Some of the worst levels of child poverty and poor health in the OECD, as well as exceptionally high child suicide rates, exist in Aotearoa New Zealand today. More than a quarter of children are experiencing a childhood of hardship and deprivation in a context of high levels of inequality. Maori children face particular challenges. In a country that characterises itself as 'a good place to bring up children', this is of major concern. The essays in this book are by leading researchers from several disciplines and focus on all of our children and young people, exploring such topics as the environment (economic, social and natural), social justice, children's voices and rights, the identity issues they experience and the impact of rapid societal change. What children themselves have to say is insightful and often deeply moving.

Author Biography

Nancy Higgins is an independent researcher working in the areas of social justice, inclusive education and disabled children and youth. She has recently completed a research project with Ngati Kapo o Aotearoa about access to health and education services for blind youth and children. In the past she has worked as a senior lecturer in teacher education. Claire Freeman is an associate professor and director of the Master of Planning Programme, Department of Geography, University of Otago. Her interests are in environmental planning, which includes sustainable communities, planning for children and young people, and planning with nature. Her book with Paul Tranter, Children and their Urban Environment: Changing Worlds, was published by Earthscan in 2011.