Research on childhood is a growing area of interest in social policy. Covering both familial and institutional settings, this book explores relevant issues, including the female workforce and changing family forms.

Basil Bernstein (Edited by), Julia Brannen (Edited by)

From Miscegenation to Hybridity - Mixed Parentage in Profile Ann Phoenix and Charlie Owen Adopted Children - Processes and Outcomes Jill Hodges The Progress of Children in Infant School - Inequalities and the National Curriculum Ian Plewis Varied Destinies - A Study of Unfulfilled Predictions Ann and Alan Clarke Young Children's Conversations at Home Judy Dunn Resilience - the Long Term Effects of Early Institutional Rearing Michael Rutter Parents as Educators Martin Hughes Research and Policy - Contributions From the Think Tank Tessa Blackstone The Relationship Between Clinical Work and Research Philip Graham The Research Evidence and the Development of Socio-legal Services for Divorcing Parents and their Children Martin Richards Policy into Practice - Staffing Innovation in City Technology Colleges Peter and Jo Mortimore Early Childhood Services in Europe - Quality and Qualities Peter Moss School-age Children - A Question of Policy and Research? Pat Petrie