| Child Welfare: Historical Dimensions, Contemporary Debate Contributor(s): Hendrick, Harry (Author) |
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ISBN: 1861344775 ISBN-13: 9781861344779 Publisher: Policy Press OUR PRICE: $48.40 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2003 Annotation: This book offers a wide-ranging historical overview of child welfare in England. As well as providing an informed historical perspective on the evolution of child welfare during the last century, it also gives a provocative account of contemporary policies and the ideological thrust behind them. 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 book provides critical answers to these questions within a historical framework and from a child-centered perspective. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare - History - Social Science | Sociology - Marriage & Family |
| Dewey: 362.709 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.95 lbs) 304 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 book not only offers a provocative account of contemporary policies and the ideological thrust behind them, but also provides an informed historical perspective on the evolution of child welfare during the last century. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hendrick, Harry: - Since retiring in 2010, Harry Hendrick has been an associate fellow in the History of Medicine Centre at the University of Warwick. |
