Understanding Children′s Social Care: Politics, Policy and Practice Contributor(s): Frost, Nick (Author), Parton, Nigel (Author) |
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ISBN: 1412923492 ISBN-13: 9781412923491 Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd OUR PRICE: $165.30 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2009 Annotation: Understanding Children's Social Care is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview and critical analysis of children's social care in England following the introduction of Every Child Matters and the 2007 Children's Plan. The book examines the key issues surrounding child care policy and legislation, and the implications these have for practice. Authors Nick Frost and Nigel Parton draw upon sociological theory and debate to help the reader understand the future direction of policy and practice, presenting seemingly complex theoretical ideas in an accessible and coherent manner.
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BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Social Work |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.7" W x 9.6" (1.30 lbs) 224 pages |
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Publisher Description: Understanding Children′s Social Care is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview and critical analysis of children′s social care in England following the introduction of Every Child Matters and the 2007 Children′s Plan. The book examines the key issues surrounding child care policy and legislation, and the implications these have for practice. Authors Nick Frost and Nigel Parton draw upon sociological theory and debate to help the reader understand the future direction of policy and practice, presenting seemingly complex theoretical ideas in an accessible and coherent manner.
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