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Young People Leaving State Care in China

Author: Karen R. Fisher and Xiaoyuan Shang  

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Through the perspectives of young people themselves, this book reviews changes in policy and practices that affected the generation of young people who grew up in state care in China during the last 20 years.

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Through the perspectives of young people themselves, this book reviews changes in policy and practices that affected the generation of young people who grew up in state care in China during the last 20 years.

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Through the perspectives of young people themselves, this book reviews changes in policy and practices that affected the generation of young people who grew up in state care in China during the last 20 years as it shifted away from institutional care, towards alternative care that recognises children's rights to an inclusive childhood and adulthood.

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Critic Reviews

“"This book provides us with intriguing stories of Chinese orphans in their adulthood. It also offers a telling argument for changing practices to ensure a better future for children in state care."”

Kinglun Ngok, Centre for Public Administration Research, Sun Yat-Sen University

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About the Author

Dr Xiaoyuan Shang is a Professor at Beijing Normal University, and Associate Professor, Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW Australia, who conducts research about social security reforms and child welfare and protection in China, focusing on the alleviation of poverty and social services for vulnerable groups including children, older people and people with disabilities.Dr Karen R. Fisher is a Professor at the Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW Australia, researching about disability policy in Australia and China.

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Through the perspectives of young people themselves, this book reviews changes in policy and practices that affected the generation of young people who grew up in state care in China during the last 20 years as it shifted away from institutional care, towards alternative care that recognises children's rights to an inclusive childhood and adulthood.

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Product Details

Publisher
Bristol University Press | Policy Press
Published
16th August 2017
Pages
208
ISBN
9781447336693

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