Lone mothers between the welfare state and informal support : a cross-national comparison of Germany and the United Kingdom
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Lone mothers between the welfare state and informal support : a cross-national comparison of Germany and the United Kingdom
Edwin Mellen Press, c2006
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [267]-287) and index
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Description
Discusses what role informal support networks play in the welfare mix of contemporary welfare states. Using data from 116 semi-structured interviews with lone mothers, in the United Kingdom and Germany, this work investigates the question of whether different welfare systems influence individual support mobilization strategies.
Table of Contents
- List of tables
- List of figures
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Trends in Lone Parenthood in Germany and the UK
- 3. Lone Mothers and the Welfare State
- 4. Lone Parent Organizations as Support Providers
- 5. Characterizing Lone Parent Organization Members
- 6. Informal Support Mobilization of Lone Mothers
- 7. Formal Support Mobilization of Lone Mothers
- 8. The Link Between Formal and Informal Support
- 9. Conclusions
- Bibliography
- Index.
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