Jane Lewis

Kathleen Kiernan

Jane E. Lewis

Hilary Land

During the 1990s lone mothers reached the top of the political agenda, viewed as both a drain on public expenditure and a moral threat. What has been missing from the debate is an understanding of how we have got to where we are.

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Lone Motherhood in Twentieth-century Britain

Based on a long-term study of the policies of several European nations' lone mothers, this te×t reveals the contrasting attitudes in Europe towards lone mothers, and how they have been categorized and treated. Also e×amined is the role of men as both carers and cash-providers.

Jane E. Lewis

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