Analysing Families: Morality and Rationality in Policy and Practice

Paperback

Main Details

Title Analysing Families: Morality and Rationality in Policy and Practice
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Alan Carling
Edited by Simon Duncan
Edited by Rosalind Edwards
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:328
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
ISBN/Barcode 9780415250405
ClassificationsDewey:362.82
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 3 black & white tables

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Routledge
Publication Date 21 February 2002
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

While the family and its role continues to be a key topic in social and government policy, much of the literature is concerned with describing the dramatic changes that are taking place. By contrast, this text directly addresses the social processes responsible for these changes - how social policy interacts with what families actually do. Topics covered include: the relationship between morality and rationality in the family context; the variety of contemporary family forms; the purposes and assumptions of government interventions in family life; the relationship between different welfare states and different ideas about motherhood; third way thinking on families; divorce and post-divorce arrangements; lone parenthood and step-parenting; the decision to have children; the economic approach to understanding family process; and the legitimacy of state intervention in family life. With contributions from the UK, and North America, "Analysing Families" provides the framework within which to understand an increasingly important element in social policy.