Ismael, Shereen T. Child poverty and the Canadian welfare state : : from entitlement to charity / [electronic resource] / Shereen Ismael.. — Edmonton : : University of Alberta Press,, 2006.. — xiv, 111 p. : : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The problem of child poverty in Canada -- The Canadian welfare state and the growth of entitlement -- The residual state and the mobilization of charity -- Child poverty and changing federal policy -- Social policy reform and the normalization of child povery.



ISBN: 0888644612 (pbk.) 9780888644619 (pbk.)

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 20069050295

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Children--Social conditions.--Canada
Children--Services for--Canada.
Poor children--Canada.
Poverty--Canada.
Welfare state--Canada.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Canada--Social policy.

Dewey Class. No.: 361.6/10830971