Child Well-Being, Child Poverty and Child Policy in Modern Nations: What Do We Know?

by Timothy M. Smeeding

Child poverty and the well-being of children is an important policy issue throughout the industrialised world. Some 47 million children in 'rich' countries live in families so poor that their health and well-being are at risk. The main themes addressed are: - the extent and trend of child poverty in industrialised nations; - outcomes for children - for example, the relationship between childhood experiences and children's health; - country studies and emerging issues; - child and family policies. All the contributions underline the urgent need for a comprehensive policy to reduce child poverty rates and to improve the well-being of children. Findings are clearly presented and key focus points identified for policy makers to consider.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1861342535
• ISBN13: 9781861342539
• Release Date: February 2001
• Publisher: Policy Press
• Length: 592 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.8" x 8.4"