Family Policy in Transformation [electronic resource] : US and UK Policies /
Woods, D.author.
In the US and UK there has been a transformation in child care, family leave, social assistance and tax credits over the last twenty years. This book explores the factors behind these changes. With detailed case studies, it shows that ideas and the power to wield them are crucial factors in the transformation of family policy.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Machine generated contents note: -- Introduction -- Analyzing Family Policy and Ideas -- Social Assistance for Families or Workers? -- Ideas of Child Care and Employment Support -- Tax Credits: The Ultimate Compromise -- The Transformation of Parental Leave -- Ideas and Catalysts of Change -- Notes.
In the US and UK there has been a transformation in child care, family leave, social assistance and tax credits over the last twenty years. This book explores the factors behind these changes. With detailed case studies, it shows that ideas and the power to wield them are crucial factors in the transformation of family policy.
Great Britain—Politics and government.
Political economy.
Comparative politics.
Political sociology.
Political science.
Social groups.
Family.
British Politics.
International Political Economy.
Comparative Politics.
Political Sociology.
Political Science.
Sociology of Family, Youth and Aging.