When a princess costume becomes a culture
Dr. Daniel Cook’s research on “princess culture” was highlighted in this month’s Rutgers Focus (Feb 6, 2008).
New Reference Book on Childhood Studies
Scholarly Resources for Children and Childhood Studies (Scarecrow Press, 2007) is a new book by Vibiana Bowman (CCCS associate and reference librarian, Robeson Library, Rutgers-Camden). Ms. Bowman’s new reference book features contributions from some of the leading scholars in the interdisciplinary field of children and childhood studies (CCS). As the field of CCS continues to evolve… continue reading
Crafting the Interdisciplinary Field of Childhood Studies
Attached is an editorial on the interdisciplinary field of childhood studies which appeared in the journal Childhood: A journal of global child research, Vol 14 (2): 147-152, Spring 2007. >>> read the article (pdf) Our department of childhood studies is mentioned.
Rutgers to Launch Nation’s First Childhood Studies Degree-Granting Programs at its Camden Campus
NEWARK, N.J. – The nation’s first doctoral degree-granting program in childhood studies will be launched at Rutgers University’s Camden campus beginning fall 2007. The creation of a childhood studies department at Rutgers-Camden, which will award bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, was approved by the Rutgers Board of Governors during its meeting today on the Newark… continue reading