| Description |
vii, 264 pages ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. The Problem of Broken Families in the Western World / Ralph Segalman -- Ch. 2. The Family Today / Ralph Segalman -- Ch. 3. Family Services in the Modern World: Failure and Betrayal / David Marsland -- Ch. 4. The Philistine Trap: Family, Education and Culture in the Western World / Dennis O'Keeffe -- Ch. 5. Families and Education: Reform from Above or Below / Geoffrey Partington -- Ch. 6. Restoring America's Civil Society Through Community-Based Initiatives to Strengthen the Family / Robert L. Woodson -- Ch. 7. Programs of Traditional Agencies for Families / David M. Genders -- Ch. 8. Signs of Hope in Troubled Times: U.S. Programs that Work for Children and Families / David S. Liederman and Mary Liepold -- Ch. 9. What Can Be Done to Reclaim the Family / Ralph Segalman |
| Summary |
Ralph Segalman's book looks beyond the reasons for family breakdown in the West and proposes solutions to help rebuild western families. These items include revamping federal and local programs, constructive tax policy, marriage and divorce laws, public school programs, community initiatives, foster care and adoption strategies, professional training programs, and teaching effective parenting skills |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Subject |
Families -- United States -- Congresses.
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Family policy -- United States -- Congresses.
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| Genre/Form |
Conference papers and proceedings.
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| Author |
Segalman, Ralph.
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| LC no. |
98018742 |
| ISBN |
1885118074 (paperback) |
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