{"product_id":"hidden-hands-international-perspectives-on-childrens-work-and-labour","title":"Hidden Hands: International Perspectives on Children's Work and Labour","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this review of Hidden Hands: International Perspectives on Children's Work and Labour the authors address a neglected corner of child welfare studies and explain why this collection matters. Intended for researchers, social workers and policy students, the book's biggest strength is its cross-cultural approach that links children's paid work to schooling, welfare and well-being. Readers will find empirical case studies from the UK, US and several European contexts and discussion that helps situate child labour within contemporary social policy debates rather than treating it as an isolated phenomenon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-cultural coverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides comparative analysis of children's work in the UK, US, Denmark, Germany and Russia, helping readers see commonalities and differences across contexts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterdisciplinary perspective:\u003c\/strong\u003e Draws on anthropology, sociology, social policy and social work so readers gain multiple lenses on children's productive activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocus on schooling and welfare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explores conflicts between education and work, giving practical insight for those concerned with policy and interventions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttention to diversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Considers children from ethnic minorities and disadvantaged backgrounds, offering evidence relevant to equity-focused practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpirical and thematic balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines case studies and thematic discussion to link detailed observations with broader implications for child well-being.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is best for postgraduate students, academics and practitioners in social work and social policy who need a rigorous, comparative treatment of children's paid work and labour. Its interdisciplinary framing makes it useful to those conducting research or designing policy interventions where schooling and work intersect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders looking for a single-country handbook of practice tools or a how-to manual for interventions may need additional, more applied titles; the book emphasises analysis and comparative insight rather than step-by-step program guides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros \u0026amp; Cons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePros\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers a rare cross-cultural comparison that broadens understanding beyond single-country studies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterdisciplinary contributions help bridge theory and practice for social policy debates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddresses under-examined groups, such as children from ethnic minorities and those in industrialised countries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a practical manual: readers seeking hands-on intervention guidance will find the emphasis is analytical rather than procedural.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTitle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHidden Hands: International Perspectives on Children's Work and Labour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Future of Childhood Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuthors \/ Editors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAngela Bolton, Phillip Mizen, Christopher Pole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubject areas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChild welfare, social policy, social work, sociology, anthropology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeographic focus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUK, US, Denmark, Germany, Russia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKey themes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaid child work, schooling vs work, child poverty, ethnic minority children\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidden Hands is a valuable, well-focused collection for anyone studying or shaping policy on children's work. Its comparative breadth and interdisciplinary contributions make it a good value for researchers and advanced students who need context and analysis rather than a practice manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the book compare different countries?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The collection includes chapters on the UK, US, Denmark, Germany and Russia to provide comparative perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this useful for practitioners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes for practitioners interested in policy and the broader implications of child work, but not as a step-by-step intervention guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat disciplines does the book draw on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt brings together anthropology, sociology, social policy and social work to examine children's productive activities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Angela Bolton, Phillip Mizen, Christopher Pole","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48758346383579,"sku":"0415242436","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/1043\/1707\/files\/51fbWO4EFiL._SL1286.jpg?v=1778330049","url":"https:\/\/gearmusthave.com\/products\/hidden-hands-international-perspectives-on-childrens-work-and-labour","provider":"GearMustHave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}