We're Friends, Right?: Inside Kids' Culture

by William A. Corsaro

Book Overview

Sociologists often study exotic cultures by immersing themselves in an environment until they become accepted as insiders. In this fascinating account by acclaimed researcher William A. Corsaro, a scientist "goes native" to study the secret world of children.

Here, for the first time, are the children themselves, heard through an expert who knows that the only way to truly understand them is by becoming a member of their community...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309087295
• ISBN13: 9780309087292
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Joseph Henry Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

An absorbing account of a dedicated researcher

Written by a leading authority on child ethnography William A. Corsaro (Robert H. Shaffer Class of 1967 Endowed Professor of Sociology, Indiana University - Bloomington), We're Friends Right? Inside Kids' Culture is an absorbing account of a dedicated researcher who strived to better understand children by immersing himself in preschool culture. A scientific analysis as well as an intriguing personal narration of individual and illustrative case studies, We're Friends Right? offers a new perspective on child psychology, development, and research. We're Friends Right? is a seminal contribution to Child Development and Parenting Studies reference collections -- as well as highly recommended reading which is thoroughly accessible to non-specialist readers with an interest in gaining an informed and informative insight into the complexities of early childhood.

Inside View of Kids' Cultures

This book which is based on 30 years of ethnographic work with preschool children in the U.S. and Italy captures kids' lives in preschools from their own perspective. We see children's creativity and spontaniety in their pretend fantasy play, dramatic role play, friendship relations, and conflicts and resolutions. A refreshing and direct study of children close up and presented with care and many insights. A must read for parents and teachers of young children.