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开 本: 32开纸 张: 胶版纸包 装: 平装是否套装: 否国际标准书号ISBN: 9780807004531
Jody Heymann takes on the American belief that creating a
better life for your children is simply a matter of working hard.
She argues that poor parents don’t have a fair chance. Because our
nation fails to provide essential supports, it is virtually
impossible for these individuals to succeed at work while caring
well for their children. Because of the twin demands of work and
family that poor parents face, the health and education of their
children suffer. These kids often lack adequate preschool childcare
or school-age care, which reduces their own potential to
succeed.
Heymann shows how intergenerational poverty is perpetuated by
outdated labor policies and suggests what must be done to help
families. A wide range of thinkers respond.
The New Democracy Forum is a series of short paperback originals
exploring creative solutions to our most urgent national
concerns.
”A civic treasure. . . . A truly good idea, carried out with
intelligence and panache.” –Robert Pinsky
Jody Heymann takes on the American belief that creating a
better life for your children is simply a matter of working hard.
She argues that poor parents don’t have a fair chance. Because our
nation fails to provide essential supports, it is virtually
impossible for these individuals to succeed at work while caring
well for their children. Because of the twin demands of work and
family that poor parents face, the health and education of their
children suffer. These kids often lack adequate preschool childcare
or school-age care, which reduces their own potential to
succeed.
Heymann shows how intergenerational poverty is perpetuated by
outdated labor policies and suggests what must be done to help
families. A wide range of thinkers respond.
The New Democracy Forum is a series of short paperback originals
exploring creative solutions to our most urgent national
concerns.
”A civic treasure. . . . A truly good idea, carried out with
intelligence and panache.” –Robert Pinsky
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