| Child Well-Being, Child Poverty and Child Policy in Modern Nations: What Do We Know? Contributor(s): Smeeding, Timothy M. (Author), Vleminckx, Koen (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1861342535 ISBN-13: 9781861342539 Publisher: Policy Press OUR PRICE: $52.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2001 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare - Social Science | Poverty & Homelessness - Social Science | Children's Studies |
| Dewey: 362.7 |
| LCCN: 2001339373 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 5.8" W x 8.4" (1.70 lbs) 592 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Child poverty and the well-being of children is an important policy issue throughout the industrialised world. Some 47 million children in 'rich' countries live in families so poor that their health and well-being are at risk. The main themes addressed are: - the extent and trend of child poverty in industrialised nations; - outcomes for children - for example, the relationship between childhood experiences and children's health; - country studies and emerging issues; - child and family policies. All the contributions underline the urgent need for a comprehensive policy to reduce child poverty rates and to improve the well-being of children. Findings are clearly presented and key focus points identified for policy makers to consider. |
