Child welfare - Historical dimensions, contemporary debate (Paperback, New)

Children and child welfare sit at the heart of New Labour's plans for social inclusion but how does the government view children is it reflecting public opinion, or leading it? How does New Labour perceive child welfare? What are the motivations behind, and objectives of, current social policy for children? Are the Rights of the Child being subsumed under duties and responsibilities? This revisionist account provides critical answers to these questions within a historical framework and from a child-centred perspective. the ideological thrust behind them, but also provides an informed historical perspective on the evolution of child welfare during the last century. social policy for children; examines contemporary policies within a historical context; uses the concept of ageism as an explanatory device; and relates concepts of childhood to policy formation and implementation. students, academics, social workers, and policy makers.

General

Imprint:	Policy Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2003
First published:	2003
Authors:	Harry Hendrick
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	304
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-86134-477-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > Child welfare Promotions
LSN:	1-86134-477-5
Barcode:	9781861344779

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