Child well-being, child poverty and child policy in modern nations
Author | : Smeeding, Timothy M. |
Publisher | : Policy Press |
Total Pages | : 591 |
Release | : 2001-02-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781847425256 |
ISBN-13 | : 1847425259 |
Rating | : 4/5 (259 Downloads) |
Download or read book Child well-being, child poverty and child policy in modern nations written by Smeeding, Timothy M. and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2001-02-23 with total page 591 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.