Drawing on the Care, Values and Future of Welfare project at his campus, Frost (social work, Leeds Metropolitan U., UK) examines key definitions, debates, and research that challenges oppressive ways of treating children in the construction and interaction of childhood, families, and the State. A table summarizes functionalist, communitarian, Marxist, family practices, and feminist perspectives on the family. Chapters include examples of research, reflection activities, and an annotated further reading list. A companion website is available. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)