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.
Highly regarded author of The Politics of Child Abuse and Governing the Family
Offers an original and wideranging analysis which is set to underpin future teaching on courses in child protection and child welfare
Nigel Parton
child abuse child welfare childhood children philosophy politics social theory