Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. CONTENTS ix
3. List of Tables xi
4. Acknowledgements xiii
5. Introduction 1
6. 1. History and Context 21
7. 2. Cultural Constructions of Childhood 53
8. 3. The Child Prostitutes of Baan Nua 69
9. 4. Struggles and Contradictions 89
10. 5. Identity and its Difficulties 107
11. 6. Protecting Innocence 133
12. 7. Conclusion 155
13. Bibliography 175
14. Index 189