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.

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