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Placing children’s experiences, needs and concerns at the centre of its examination of contemporary policies and political discourses surrounding poverty in childhood, this book examines a broad range of structural, institutional and ideological factors common across developed nations and forges a radical new pathway for the future.

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“Beautifully written, highly scholarly and well organised. A devastating critique of oppressive government, this book will be used as a source by students from a range of disciplines.” Jonathan Bradshaw, University of York
"Child poverty is a national disgrace in the UK. Read this wide-ranging book to understand the facts and to get a new handle on how to address these pressing problems." Jane Millar, University of Bath

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Introduction Context Family Lone parenthood Education In and out of work Health Ethnicity and disability Adversity and poverty Conclusions

Child Poverty

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      Publisher Policy Press
      Published 26 January 2020
      ISBN-13 9781447334682
      978-1447334682
      ISBN-10 144733468X
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      Age groups: children Poverty and precarity

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Placing children’s experiences, needs and concerns at the centre of its examination of contemporary policies and political discourses surrounding poverty in childhood, this book examines a broad range of structural, institutional and ideological factors common across developed nations and forges a radical new pathway for the future.

      Trade Review

      “Beautifully written, highly scholarly and well organised. A devastating critique of oppressive government, this book will be used as a source by students from a range of disciplines.” Jonathan Bradshaw, University of York
      "Child poverty is a national disgrace in the UK. Read this wide-ranging book to understand the facts and to get a new handle on how to address these pressing problems." Jane Millar, University of Bath

      Table of Contents

      Introduction Context Family Lone parenthood Education In and out of work Health Ethnicity and disability Adversity and poverty Conclusions

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