Family Policy in Transformation

US and UK Policies

• Author(s): D. Woods,
• Publisher: Springer
• Pages: 269
• ISBN_10: 023034884X
  ISBN_13: 9780230348844
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Political Science / World / European , Political Science / Political Economy , Political Science / General , Social Science / Sociology / General , Social Science / Sociology / Marriage & Family , Political Science / Political Ideologies / General , Political Science / Public Policy / Economic Policy , Political Science / Comparative Politics , Political Science / History & Theory ,

Description:... In the US and UK there has been a transformation in child care, family leave, social assistance and tax credits over the last twenty years. This book explores the factors behind these changes. With detailed case studies, it shows that ideas and the power to wield them are crucial factors in the transformation of family policy.