| Children, Family and the State: Decision Making and Child Participation 2000 Edition Contributor(s): Thomas, N. (Author), Loparo, Kenneth A. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0333760379 ISBN-13: 9780333760376 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2000 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare - Social Science | Sociology - Marriage & Family - Social Science | Social Work |
| Dewey: 362.709 |
| LCCN: 00033351 |
| Physical Information: 0.75" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.05 lbs) 242 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This study of children's participation in decisions about their care draws on recent work in sociology and anthropology, psychology and legal philosophy in order to understand this challenging area of social life. It also reports on original and groundbreaking research into children's views of decision-making processes. The book has important theoretical implications and important lessons for social welfare policy and practice. It will be of interest to those involved in childhood studies or in qualitative research methods, as well as in social welfare provision. |