{"product_id":"lone-parents-employment-and-social-jane-millar-9781861343208","title":"Lone Parents, Employment and Social Policy: Cross-National Comparisons","description":"\u003cp\u003ePolicy makers across the world are confronting issues relating to lone parents and employment, with many governments seeking to increase the participation of lone parents in the labour market. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book is based on an up-to-date analysis of provisions within particular countries, examining whether and how policies support and encourage employment, and drawing out policy lessons. The countries examined are the UK, USA, Australia, France, the Netherlands and Norway. Unlike other studies which have considered this issue, this book includes both country-specific chapters and makes thematic comparisons across countries. Chapters are written by leading experts on lone parenthood in each country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Lone parents, employment and social policy is essential reading for students in social policy, sociology, human geography, gender and women's studies, as well as policy makers and practitioners in the field of lone parents and employment. It will be of interest to those who want to know more about these policy developments but also to those interested in broader issues about gender and welfare states.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jane Millar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1861343205\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781861343208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Policy Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/07\/2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.82lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.67d","brand":"Jane Millar","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48136932163839,"sku":"9781861343208","price":40.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c3e0b169-84b1-4b46-b475-a3a10b190fe4.jpg?v=1770165413","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/lone-parents-employment-and-social-jane-millar-9781861343208","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}