About the book
Introduces key terms, global concepts, debates, and histories for Children's Literature in an updated edition
Over the past decade, there has been a proliferation of exciting new work across many areas of children’s literature and culture. Mapping this vibrant scholarship, the Second Edition of Keywords for Children’s Literature presents original essays on essential terms and concepts in the field. Covering ideas from “Aesthetics” to “Voice,” an impressive multidisciplinary cast of scholars explores and expands on the vocabulary central to the study of children’s literature.
The second edition of this Keywords volume goes beyond disciplinary and national boundaries. Across fifty-nine print essays and nineteen online essays, it includes contributors from twelve countries and an international advisory board from over a dozen more. The fully revised and updated selection of critical writing—more than half of the essays are new to this edition—reflects an intentionally multinational perspective, taking into account non-English traditions and what childhood looks like in an age of globalization.
All authors trace their keyword’s uses and meanings: from translation to poetry, taboo to diversity, and trauma to nostalgia, the book’s scope, clarity, and interdisciplinary play between concepts make this new edition of Keywords for Children’s Literature essential reading for scholars and students alike.
Editions of Keywords for Children's Literature, Second Edition
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781479843695
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781479899678
- EBook
- ISBN 9781479843664
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Introduces key terms, global concepts, debates, and histories for Children's Literature in an updated edition
Over the past decade, there has been a proliferation of exciting new work across many areas of children’s literature and culture. Mapping this vibrant scholarship, the Second Edition of Keywords for Children’s Literature presents original essays on essential terms and concepts in the field. Covering ideas from “Aesthetics” to “Voice,” an impressive multidisciplinary cast of scholars explores and expands on the vocabulary central to the study of children’s literature.
The second edition of this Keywords volume goes beyond disciplinary and national boundaries. Across fifty-nine print essays and nineteen online essays, it includes contributors from twelve countries and an international advisory board from over a dozen more. The fully revised and updated selection of critical writing—more than half of the essays are new to this edition—reflects an intentionally multinational perspective, taking into account non-English traditions and what childhood looks like in an age of globalization.
All authors trace their keyword’s uses and meanings: from translation to poetry, taboo to diversity, and trauma to nostalgia, the book’s scope, clarity, and interdisciplinary play between concepts make this new edition of Keywords for Children’s Literature essential reading for scholars and students alike.
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What is Keywords for Children's Literature, Second Edition about?
Introduces key terms, global concepts, debates, and histories for Children's Literature in an updated edition
Over the past decade, there has been a proliferation of exciting new work across many areas of children’s literature and culture. Mapping this vibrant scholarship, the Second Edition of Keywords for Children’s Literature presents original essays on essential terms and concepts in the field. Covering ideas from “Aesthetics” to “Voice,” an impressive multidisciplinary cast of scholars explores and expands on the vocabulary central to the study of children’s literature.
The second edition of this Keywords volume goes beyond disciplinary and national boundaries. Across fifty-nine print essays and nineteen online essays, it includes contributors from twelve countries and an international advisory board from over a dozen more. The fully revised and updated selection of critical writing—more than half of the essays are new to this edition—reflects an intentionally multinational perspective, taking into account non-English traditions and what childhood looks like in an age of globalization.
All authors trace their keyword’s uses and meanings: from translation to poetry, taboo to diversity, and trauma to nostalgia, the book’s scope, clarity, and interdisciplinary play between concepts make this new edition of Keywords for Children’s Literature essential reading for scholars and students alike.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Keywords for Children's Literature, Second Edition?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Literature: history and criticism > Children’s and teenage literature studies: general
Where can I read a sample of Keywords for Children's Literature, Second Edition?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781479843695
How long is Keywords for Children's Literature, Second Edition and how many pages does it have?
Keywords for Children's Literature, Second Edition has 272 page(s)
Is Keywords for Children's Literature, Second Edition part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Keywords
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Keywords for Children's Literature, Second Edition?
NYU Press
Who is the Publisher of the book Keywords for Children's Literature, Second Edition?
NYU Press
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Keywords for Children's Literature, Second Edition is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781479843695) and paperback(ISBN 9781479899678) and ebook(ISBN 9781479843664)
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