Description: About this Item The item is a book Paperback The Author Name is Helen Penn The Title is 'Be Realistic, Demand the Impossible' : A Memoir of Work in Childcare and Education Condition New Other Comments Edition Number - 0001. Pages Count - 220. Binding type - Perfect. Content Language - English Category - EDUCATION / General Product Description - An astute exploration of the complexities of working and learning in the field of Early Childhood Education and Care, Professor Helen Penn tells of her experiences of working as a teacher, social worker, campaigner, researcher and writer, and so reflects on the perennial and complex issues which shape this expanding field. Mapping the author's career from the mid-sixties onward, Be Realistic, Demand the Impossible' is a tribute to the progress that has been made in Early Childhood Education and Care over the past 70 years and is a celebration of those who have acted on their principles to articulate and remedy hidden suffering. A first-hand commentary on adult-child relations, poverty, working with families and engaging with democracy and inequality, Penn's narrative reconstructs her past and, in doing so, produces a social history that records the various shifts in policy and public attitudes which she has witnessed. The author recognizes the collective effort and teamwork involved in working within organizations, as well as the constraints and tensions such organizations can create. She comments on the wider political system and assesses the particular pattern of educational inequality and oppression which afflicts the UK. One of the best known and most respected figures in her field, Penn provides a unique perspective on change as well as offering a framework for understanding, assessing and working within the field of Early Childhood Education and Care. Insightful and frank, witty and funny, this book will be a valuable read for students, academics, researchers and practitioners involved in this field. We Use Stock Images Because we have over 2 million items for sale we have to use stock images, this listing does not include the actual image of the item for sale. The purchase of this specific item is made with the understanding that the image shown in this listing is a stock image and not the actual item for sale. For example: some of our stock images include stickers, labels, price tags, hyper stickers, obi's, promotional messages, signatures and or writing which may not be available in the actual item. When possible we will add details of the items we are selling to help buyers know what is included in the item for sale. The details are provided automatically from our central master database and can sometimes be wrong. Books are released in many editions and variations, such as standard edition, re-issue, not for sale, promotional, special edition, limited edition, and many other editions and versions. The Book you receive could be any of these editions or variations. If you are looking for a specific edition or version please contact us to verify what we are selling. Gift IdeasThis is a great Christmas gift idea. Hours of ServiceWe have many warehouses, some of the warehouses process orders seven days a week, but the Administration Support Staff are located at a head office location, outside of the warehouses, and typically work only Monday to Friday. Location ID 9000z iHaveit SKU ID 166567753
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Genre/Subject: EDUCATION / General
Brand: Contesting Early Childhood
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Title: 'Be Realistic Demand the Impossible' A Memoir of Work
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UPC: 9781138064911
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ISBN: 9781138064911
Binding Type: Perfect
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Number of Pages: 248 Pages
Publication Name: Be Realistic
Language: English
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Year: 2018
Subject: Babysitting, Day Care & Child Care, General, Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare, Early Childhood (Incl. Preschool & Kindergarten)
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 14.3 Oz
Subject Area: Family & Relationships, Political Science, Education
Item Length: 9.2 in
Author: Helen Penn
Item Width: 6.2 in
Series: Contesting Early Childhood Ser.
Format: Trade Paperback
