Moss, Peter
Parental Leave and Beyond: Recent International Developments, Current Issues and Future Directions
- ISBN 13:
- 9781447338789
- author:
- Moss, Peter
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Policy Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 392
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, Public Policy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Parental Leave and Beyond: Recent International Developments in Care Leave Policy. This book brings together perspectives from 18 countries to explore the politics of parental leave policies worldwide. It examines care leave policies in eight European, US, Latin American, and Asian countries, before delving into key issues such as gender equality, flexibility, and challenges for fathers taking leave. The final section looks beyond early parenthood to consider possible future directions for care leave policy, addressing the wider changes and challenges facing societies. By exploring international perspectives on parental leave, this book provides valuable insights into a vital area of social policy.