Lone parents, employment and social policy - Cross-national comparisons (Paperback)

Policy makers across the world are confronting issues relating to lone parents and employment, with many governments seeking to increase the participation of lone parents in the labour market. This book is based on an up-to-date analysis of provisions within particular countries, examining whether and how policies support and encourage employment, and drawing out policy lessons. The countries examined are the UK, USA, Australia, France, the Netherlands and Norway. Unlike other studies which have considered this issue, this book includes both country-specific chapters and makes thematic comparisons across countries. Chapters are written by leading experts on lone parenthood in each country. Lone parents, employment and social policy is essential reading for students in social policy, sociology, human geography, gender and women's studies, as well as policy makers and practitioners in the field of lone parents and employment. It will be of interest to those who want to know more about these policy developments but also to those interested in broader issues about gender and welfare states.

General

Imprint:	Policy Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2001
First published:	2001
Editors:	Jane Millar • Karen Rowlingson
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	320
ISBN-13:	978-1-86134-320-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > Welfare & benefit systems Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Central government > Central government policies Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Labour economics > Employment & unemployment Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Family & relationships > General
LSN:	1-86134-320-5
Barcode:	9781861343208

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