Child Well-being, Child Poverty and Child Policy in Modern Nations
Author | : Koen Vleminckx |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 600 |
Release | : 2000 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015050469496 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (96 Downloads) |
Download or read book Child Well-being, Child Poverty and Child Policy in Modern Nations written by Koen Vleminckx and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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:·[vbTab]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.