Lone mothers in Ireland : a local study /

McCashin, A.

Lone mothers in Ireland : a local study / A. McCashin - Dublin : Oak Tree, [1996] - xxv, 214 p. : ill. ; 24 cm - Combat Poverty Agency Research Report series ; no.21 .

Includes bibliographical references

This book provides an incisive look at the economic and social circumstances of a group of lone mothers in an area of North Dublin. Published in association with the Combat Poverty Agency, it uses a series of interviews with lone mothers from various social backgrounds to convey the diversity of experiences encountered. The implications of the study should be felt in all future social policy

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Single-parent families--Ireland--Dublin--Coolock
Single parents--Ireland--Dublin--Coolock
Unmarried mothers--Ireland--Dublin--Coolock
Income distribution--Ireland--Dublin--Coolock
Gender studies: women & girls
Social & ethical issues
Social welfare & social services