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This anthology from scholarly literature about children explores the ways society makes meaning of the period called childhood, the social forces that shape children, and the strategies children use to influence each other, their familes, and the larger adult world.The anthology includes 34 readings in 7 topic areas:I. Meanings of ChildhoodII. Theorizing ChildhoodIII. Studying ChildrenIV. RelationshipsV. Constructing Race, Ethnicity and GenderVI. Popular Culture, Consumption and PlayVII. Social Problems and Inequality