This book deals with the important subject of famine demography. It contains case studies of the demography of historical and more recent famines in locations as far apart as Ireland, Finland, India, Burundi, Russia, Greece, Madagascar, and Japan. The authors address issues such as the role of famin[...]
This book introduces the concept of new social risks in welfare state studies and explains their relevance to the comparative understanding of social policy in Europe. New social risks arise from shifts in the balance of work and family life as a direct result of the declining importance of the male[...]
This is a refreshing new look into the world of pregnancy and parenting. Celebrate the joy of having a baby and becoming a parent with "The Pregnancy and Baby Book". Filled with facts and practical advice about pregnancy and birth through to childcare for the first three years, you'll also find help[...]