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Family policy matters - Responding to family change in Europe (Paperback): Linda Hantrais

Family policy matters - Responding to family change in Europe (Paperback)

Linda Hantrais

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Across Europe and beyond, changing family living arrangements have stimulated popular and academic debate about the impact of socio-demographic trends on family well-being and the challenges they present for governments. This path-breaking book explores the complex relationship between family change and public policy responses in the enlarged European Union. After comparing the major socio-economic changes of the late 20th century in Europe and their impact on family and working life, the book analyses both the reactions of policy makers and users as they respond to change and the perceptions families have of public policy and its relative importance in their lives. The book combines broad-brush scrutiny of demographic trends, policy contexts and debates in contemporary European societies with a fine-grain analysis of the attitudes, perceptions and experiences of families. Five key questions are addressed: How are families changing in European societies? What are the challenges raised for society by changing family structures? How are policy makers and users responding to family change? Does family policy matter? What can policy actors learn from experience in other countries? Fami

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Imprint: Policy Press
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: April 2004
First published: 2004
Authors: Linda Hantrais
Dimensions: 234 x 156 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 978-1-86134-471-7
Categories: Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > Welfare & benefit systems
LSN: 1-86134-471-6
Barcode: 9781861344717

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