Safeguarding Childhood: Early Intervention and Surveillance in a Late Modern Society

Safeguarding Childhood: Early Intervention and Surveillance in a Late Modern Society

by NigelParton (Author)

Synopsis

This new text by a recognized authority offers a clear, invigorating and theoretically sophisticated commentary on child abuse and child welfare policy. Parton critically assesses the latest developments in child protection thinking and practice, explaining how changes in philosophy and intervention have been informed by cultural, economic and political context. Carefully blending core examples, evidence and the latest social theory, this book is essential reading for both students and practitioners.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 256
Edition: 2005
Publisher: Red Globe Press
Published: 20 Sep 2005

ISBN 10: 1403933324
ISBN 13: 9781403933324
Book Overview: NIGEL PARTON is Professor of Child Care and Director of the Centre of Applied Childhood Studies, University of Hudddersfield, UK. He is also co-editor of Children and Society and on the editorial board of eight other journals.

Author Bio
NIGEL PARTON is Professor of Child Care and Director of the Centre of Applied Childhood Studies, University of Hudddersfield, UK. He is also co-editor of Children and Society and on the editorial board of eight other journals.