Bringing together a range of expert contributions, this book is the first to address the relationship between the economic crisis and social policy within an international context. The key lesson to emerge is that 'the crisis' is better understood as a variety of crises, each mediated by national context.
This book looks at the lives of six inspirational individuals who have made significant contributions to the well-being of disadvantaged children. Based on documentary research and extensive interviews, the book relates personal histories to wider developments and makes important connections between poverty, inequality and child care policy.
Offers a fresh perspective on raging debates over child health, child poverty, child welfare, and education programs at the federal and state levels. This book finds some hopeful examples that could transform how we think about children's issues and the kinds of public policies we adopt.
