Family Policy Matters: How Policymaking Affects Families and What Professionals Can Do

This new edition of the textbook captures the evolving post-pandemic landscape of family policy, emphasizing the transformative changes within contemporary families and the growing social, economic, and racial/ethnic disparities. It makes an evidence-based case for family policy and its contributions to families and society, drawing on policies from around the globe. The book also addresses the polarization of politics and provides best practices for turning analysis into action, with a focus on a relationship-based and nonpartisan approach. It is essential reading for undergraduate and graduate courses in family or social policy, as well as for professionals and policymakers interested in pursuing better public policy for families across the lifespan.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 23 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This fourth edition of the groundbreaking text Family Policy: An Introduction captures the ever-evolving, post-pandemic landscape of family policy, delving into the profound transformations that have taken place within contemporary families and the escalating social, economic, and racial/ethnic disparities that have emerged across these diverse units. Drawing on a wealth of policies from around the world, the book presents a compelling evidence-based argument for family policy and its profound impact on families and society. In addition to covering the fundamentals, the book offers valuable insights and best practices for translating analysis into actionable change, leveraging cutting-edge research and a unique perspective often overlooked in policy books—the voices of policymakers themselves. Written with a blend of hope and realism, the book employs a relationship-based and remarkably nonpartisan approach, empowering individuals who seek to make a positive difference for families, regardless of their engagement with local policymakers, state/national lawmakers, or decision-makers in businesses, nonprofits, and philanthropy.

Accompanied by updated web-based teaching materials and a comprehensive family impact toolkit, this fourth edition serves as a core reading for undergraduate and/or graduate courses in family or social policy, taught in disciplines such as human development and family studies, psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, public policy, political science, and education. It is also an essential resource for professionals and policymakers who are dedicated to pursuing better public policies for families, encompassing their diverse needs throughout the lifespan.

Stay tuned for the upcoming ancillaries website for the 4th edition, which will provide additional resources and support for students and scholars alike.

Weight: 850g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032318325
Edition number: 4 ed