The Lives of Foster Carers analyzes the contradictions, conflicts, and ambiguities experienced by foster carers arising from the inter-penetrations of public bureaucracy and private family life. Topics covered include:
Based on a wide range of literature and in-depth interviews with forty-six foster carers, this book provides a valuable insight into the concerns, processes and experiences of foster carers in the UK. Jargon free and accessible, it will appeal to foster carers, practitioners, students and academics in social care, youth work and childcare as well as policy makers in childrena (TM)s services.
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The Lives of Foster Carers analyzes the contradictions, conflicts, and ambiguities experienced by foster carers arising from the inter-penetrations of public bureaucracy and private family life. Topics covered include:
Based on a wide range of literature and in-depth interviews with forty-six foster carers, this book provides a valuable insight into the concerns, processes and experiences of foster carers in the UK. Jargon free and accessible, it will appeal to foster carers, practitioners, students and academics in social care, youth work and childcare as well as policy makers in childrena (TM)s services.
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | April 2006 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2006 |
Authors | Linda Nutt |
Dimensions | 234 x 156 x 9mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 136 |
Edition | New Ed |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-35812-5 |
Barcode | 9780415358125 |
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LSN | 0-415-35812-4 |