This timely and readable volume presents a rich picture of the lives of parents with young children in the US. The analyses and insights provided by this book will be invaluable for policy makers and for those in public health, social work, law,...
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This timely and readable volume presents a rich picture of the lives of parents with young children in the US. The analyses and insights provided by this book will be invaluable for policy makers and for those in public health, social work, law, medicine, psychology, sociology, and child development
Includes bibliographical references (p. 407-412) and index
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Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Tables; Figures; Contributors; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction and Overview; PART I CONDITIONS OF FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN; PART II CHILD-REARING PRACTICES; PART III DELIVERY OF HEALTH SERVICES TO MOTHERS AND CHILDREN; PART IV FUTURE DIRECTIONS AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS; Index