Boys are three to 10 times more likely than girls to be labelled with adisability or psychiatric disorder, or to get in trouble with thepolice. This book discusses how Western society's value system worksagainst children and families.
The author argues that when it comes to the important tasks of childrearing, people in the West have much that they could learn from thedeveloping world.
- Including Families in the Learning Community, by Stewart Ranson andHeather Routledge. Published by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
This report explores the work of family centres in encouraging learningamong disadvantaged communities and enabling participation in communityactivities.
- These publications are among 60,000 titles stocked by NCB's Libraryand Information Service - the largest information resource on children'sissues in the country. Appointments are free to NCB members. For moreinformation or to make an appointment, call 020 7843 6008.
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