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This book marks a serious advancement in the study of Canadian social history, critical analysis of child welfare, and governmentality studies in social work.

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Tending the Gardens of Citizenship clearly advances the narrative of child welfare in Canada. A distinctive contribution it makes is the rigorous intellectual approach to the technologies of social welfare, and Chen's analysis of the interplay between technique, power, metaphor, and prescriptive practice is brilliant.' Ken Moffatt, School of Social Work, Ryerson University 'Tending the Gardens of Citizenship offers a great deal to the reader. It is accessibly written, rich in historical documentary detail, and enlightening in its use of deconstructive techniques. The issues Chen addresses from a comparative historical perspective are critical to debate today on child welfare in many countries. This is a major contribution to the field.' Peter Leonard, School of Social Work, McGill University

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      Publisher: University of Toronto Press
      Publication Date: 28/04/2005
      ISBN13: 9780802039132, 978-0802039132
      ISBN10: 0802039138
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      Civics and citizenship

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book marks a serious advancement in the study of Canadian social history, critical analysis of child welfare, and governmentality studies in social work.

      Trade Review
      Tending the Gardens of Citizenship clearly advances the narrative of child welfare in Canada. A distinctive contribution it makes is the rigorous intellectual approach to the technologies of social welfare, and Chen's analysis of the interplay between technique, power, metaphor, and prescriptive practice is brilliant.' Ken Moffatt, School of Social Work, Ryerson University 'Tending the Gardens of Citizenship offers a great deal to the reader. It is accessibly written, rich in historical documentary detail, and enlightening in its use of deconstructive techniques. The issues Chen addresses from a comparative historical perspective are critical to debate today on child welfare in many countries. This is a major contribution to the field.' Peter Leonard, School of Social Work, McGill University

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