Maternity leave : policy and practice / Victoria Gordon.

Author/creator Gordon, Victoria
Format Book
Publication InfoBoca Raton, Fl : Crc Press, ©2013.
Descriptionxix, 308 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents What have we done to our daughters? -- Background : understanding the legislative intent and symbolism of public policies -- The evolution and devolution of maternity leave as an employee benefit -- Women's health care and the workplace -- Research approach -- The interviews : profiles of women and their perceptions and experiences -- The themes : how women cope with the myths and realities of maternity leave -- Inconsistencies in administration of maternity leave policies -- The other voices -- An international comparison the other kingdoms -- Can the fairy tale be realized or should it be rewritten?.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2013013440
ISBN9781466573581 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN1466573589 (hardcover : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks HD6065.5 .U6 G67 2013 ✔ Available Place Hold