International Handbook of Child Care Policies and Programs indir kitap bedava

This reference offers a comprehensive overview of public policies and programs related to child care in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Oceania, Europe, and North America. The volume begins with an introductory essay that discusses trends and developments in child care around the world. The chapters that follow discuss policies and programs in 29 countries representing a wide range of social, economic, political, and geographic conditions. The chapters are arranged in alphabetical order, and each discusses the historical, cultural, and ideological contexts in which child care policies and programs are implemented. A final chapter synthesizes the information and makes crossnational comparisons. The work concludes with appendices of demographic data, maternity and parental leave policies, along with a general bibliography of current works for further reading.