The New Handbook of Children's Rights: Comparative Policy and Practice

Synopsis

The new edition of this well established handbook provides up-to-date information on a topic of increasing importance across a range of disciplines and practices. It covers: * the debate concerning children's rights and developments in rights provision over the last twenty years * the impact of recent British legislation on children's rights in key areas such as education, social and welfare services and criminal justice * the key provisions of the UN Convention and Human Rights Act * recent policy proposals and initiatives in the British setting intended to establish and promote rights for children and young people * the rights claims of particular groups of children, for example children who are carers or children who are disabled * children's claims for particular rights such as the right to space, to sex education and citizenship * the ways in which the voices of children and young people are or might be articulated more clearly in policy debates and other arenas * issues and developments in Europe, Scandinavia and China. The New Handbook of Children's Rightsoffers a comprehensive and radical appraisal of the field which will be invaluable to students and professionals alike.

Copyright:

2002

Book Details

Book Quality:

Excellent

ISBN-13:

9780415250351

Publisher:

Taylor & Francis Group

Date of Addition:

10/19/16

Copyrighted By:

Bob Franklin

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Parenting and Family, Social Studies, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics

Submitted By:

Taylor and Francis VIP Team

Proofread By:

Taylor and Francis VIP Team

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.