David Archard adopts three areas for particular discussion on the practical implications of the general theoretical issues: education, child protection policy,

This title was first published in 2003. This book critically examines the moral and political status of the child by a consideration of three interrelated quest

Children, family and the state examines different theories of childhood, children's rights and the relationship between children, parents and the state.

This book gives students a critical insight into how children and families' everyday lives and experiences are shaped by policy and legislation.