Children in Society Contemporary Theory, Policy and Practice

Published

2001

Publisher

Macmillan Education UK

ISBN-13

9780333945896

ISBN-10

0333945891

Pages

288

Format

Paperback

Language

English

This reader provides a critical and comprehensive account of the theoretical and practical issues raised in working with children and families. It draws on debates from a range of disciplines to shed light on different perspectives, forms of practice and dimensions of policy. Its strong applied focus allows it to address a rich variety of issues of concern to professionals working with children in a range of settings. The contributing authors consist of leading academics in the field as well as those with first-hand knowledge and experience; all write in a clear and engaging style.