Teenage Pregnancy and Parenthood Global Perspectives, Issues and Interventions |
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| Editor:
| Evans, Roy
Yuen, Francis K. O.
Holgate, Helen |
| ISBN: | 978-0-415-34625-2 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2006 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $230.00 |
Book Description:
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The debate of teenage pregnancy and parenthood continues to be a topical media and political issue, and a contested policy area. Covering the controversial issues, this book contributes to the debate, filling the gap in the current market. The strong chapter selection looks at areas such as:
- education
- social policy and welfare reforms in the UK and US
- issues for young fathers
- child sex abuse
- girls with emotional and behavioural...
More Description
The debate of teenage pregnancy and parenthood continues to be a topical media and political issue, and a contested policy area. Covering the controversial issues, this book contributes to the debate, filling the gap in the current market. The strong chapter selection looks at areas such as:
- education
- social policy and welfare reforms in the UK and US
- issues for young fathers
- child sex abuse
- girls with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
This is invaluable reading for those working on government strategies to reduce teen pregnancies and those working in sex education and youth care.