Child welfare and social policy - An essential reader (Paperback, New)

Child welfare, both as an academic subject and an important area of government policy and professional practice, has become increasingly specialised and compartmentalised. It is therefore difficult for students, teachers and professionals to keep abreast of the wide range of policy developments and to appreciate their impact on the welfare of children. issues, policies and practices affecting child welfare, with particular emphasis on the changing nature of the relationship between child welfare and social policy. No other book brings together such a wide selection of material to form an attractive and indispensable teaching and learning resource. of child welfare in England and Wales; high quality contributions from leading authorities in the field; discursive introductions to each section that set individual chapters in the broader context of childhood studies; case study material to bring discussions to life. law, medicine, social work, social theory and child welfare; children's rights and democratic citizenship; children as raw material for 'social investment'. academics in social policy, sociology, education and social work. It is also a useful resource for health and social work professionals wishing to follow current debates in theory and practice.

General

Imprint:	Policy Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2005
First published:	2005
Editors:	Harry Hendrick
Dimensions:	240 x 172 x 31mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	576
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-86134-566-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > Child welfare
LSN:	1-86134-566-6
Barcode:	9781861345660

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