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Burns, Ailsa; Scott, Cath – 1994
Noting that the preceding two decades have seen a dramatic growth in the proportion of families that are headed by women, this book explores the causes and implications of this development. The book bring together information on the past and present prevalence of mother-headed families in different countries. It then considers the various…
Descriptors: Child Custody, Child Welfare, Comparative Analysis, Demography
Peer reviewedKamerman, Sheila B.; Kahn, Alfred J. – Public Interest, 1988
Analyzes public policy strategies to support single parent families with children in Western European countries. Compares and contrasts with American policy. (FMW)
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Comparative Analysis, Fatherless Family, Federal Aid
