In an era in which our conception of what constitutes a “normal” family has undergone remarkable changes, questions have arisen regarding the role of the st

Examines the intersection of politics and intergenerational family relations in China from the Qing period to 1949.

Different theories of childhood, children's rights and the relationships between children, parents and state are examined. The care system and the extent to whi

Presents a robust defence of the essential place of stable marital families in modern liberal societies.

Extensively revised to include new and expanded coverage on current and central issues, this Third Edition of CHILD, FAMILY AND STATE builds on the success of i