The Child in the City (Vol. I) - 9780802063373

The Child in the City (Vol. I)Today and Tomorrow\nAuthor(s): William Michelson, Saul Levine, Ellen Michelson\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: University of Toronto Press, Canada\nImprint: University of Toronto Press\nISBN-13: 9780802063373, 978-0802063373\nSynopsis\nRapid changes in urban life are continually reshaping the physical and social environment of the city. This book represents the thinking of a number of leading experts on a variety of topics related to the impact of contemporary urban life on children.\nBetween the introduction which provides a framework for a contextual analysis and a conclusion which draws together the major ideas, each chapter presents a major statement on a particular area of concern, followed by commentaries and discussion. The topics range from the historical context of policies regarding urban children and an international perspective on childrens services to detailed studies of health, daycare and its effects on young children, legal issues, and the.