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The well-being of children in the UK Jonathan Bradshaw

The well-being of children in the UK By Jonathan Bradshaw

The well-being of children in the UK by Jonathan Bradshaw


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Summary

This important book is the third in a series which evaluates the outcomes of the Labour Government's policies for children 1997-2010.

The well-being of children in the UK Summary

The well-being of children in the UK by Jonathan Bradshaw

The well-being of children is a vital and highly topical issue. This important new book is the third in a series and updates the findings from a wide range of data to evaluate the outcomes of the Labour government's policies for children. Edited by a highly regarded expert in the field, it uses a framework to compare policy areas, making it an excellent source book for researchers, policy makers and students.

The well-being of children in the UK Reviews

A significant contribution to improving our understanding of children's well-being in contemporary Britain. Indeed, the text successfully brings together a vast amount of information in one accessible and compelling volume...Its relevance is wide-ranging and students, lecturers, researchers and policy-makers will all find it a useful resource. Children & Society

About Jonathan Bradshaw

Jonathan Bradshaw CBE, FBA is Professor of Social Policy at the University of York. In addition to research into family policy, in recent years his research has focused on international comparisons of child poverty, child benefit packages and child well-being. He is a member of the Board of the International Society for Child Indicators and of the Foundation for International Studies in Social Security.

Table of Contents

Introduction ~ Jonathan Bradshaw; Demography of childhood ~ Jonathan Bradshaw; Child poverty and deprivation ~ Jonathan Bradshaw; Physical health ~ Jonathan Bradshaw and Karen Bloor; Subjective well-being and mental health ~ Jonathan Bradshaw and Antonia Keung; Education ~ Antonia Keung; Housing and the environment for children ~ Deborah Quilgars; Children's time and space ~ Antonia Keung; Children and young people in and leaving care ~ Gwyther Rees and Mike Stein; Child maltreatment ~ Carol-Ann Hooper; Childcare and early years ~ Christine Skinner; Children, crime and illegal drug use ~ Lisa O'Malley and Sharon Grace; Conclusion ~ Jonathan Bradshaw

Additional information

GOR006697984
9781847428363
1847428363
The well-being of children in the UK by Jonathan Bradshaw
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Policy Press
2011-07-04
336
N/A
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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