Transitions to Parenthood in Europe: A Comparative Life Course Perspective

Book Overview

Transitions to Parenthood in Europe analyzes and compares the biographies of mothers and fathers in seven European countries. Focusing on how working people negotiate the transition into parenthood--and the work-life balances it requires--the contributors provide an in-depth understanding of working parents' real lives within a diverse set of national, workplace, and family contexts. With rich insights into how institutional policy and practices...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1847428649
• ISBN13: 9781847428646
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: Policy Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.3"