Escape from poverty : what makes a difference for children? / edited by P. Lindsay Chase-Lansdale, Jeanne Brooks-Gunn.
| Other author | Chase-Lansdale, P. Lindsay. |
| Other author | Brooks-Gunn, Jeanne. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1995. |
| Description | xiv, 325 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Whose responsibility? An historical analysis of the changing roles of mothers, fathers, and society -- The life circumstances and development of children in welfare families: a profile based on national survey data -- Welfare-to-work through the eyes of children -- Strategies for altering the outcomes of poor children and their families -- Policy issues of child care -- Child care and children of color -- Health policy in the Family Support Act of 1988 -- Economic issues of health care -- Dealing with dads: the changing roles of fathers -- The effects of child support reform on child well-being -- Losing ground or moving ahead? Welfare reform and children -- National surveys as data resources for public policy research on poor children -- An interdisciplinary model and data requirements for studying poor children -- Two-generation programs: a new intervention strategy and directions for future research. |
| Local note | Little-299064--305131005162R |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 95005701 |
| ISBN | 0521445213 (hardback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HV741 .E8 1995 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |