Children, Family and the State: Decision Making and Child Participation

by Nigel Thomas

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349413836
• ISBN13: 9781349413836
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"