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Understanding Children′s Social Care: Politics, Policy and Practice
Contributor(s): Frost, Nick (Author), Parton, Nigel (Author)
ISBN: 1412923506     ISBN-13: 9781412923507
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
OUR PRICE:   $53.20  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: May 2009
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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
Dewey: 362.709
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.7" W x 9.4" (1.00 lbs) 224 pages
 
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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.