Publications
Longitudinal and Life Course Studies - International Journal
In the coming year the Society will take over responsibility from Longview for this new Journal the aim of which is to provide an outlet for people across the world, working in the field of longitudinal research, to publish substantive and methodological articles on their work, within the broad framework of life course enquiry.
Research papers from social, developmental and health scientists, from policy researchers and from those using longitudinal data in policy development and evaluation will be welcomed.
The content of each edition of the journal will comprise at least six academic papers of up to 5,000 words each – shorter or longer papers (up to 7,000 words also occasionally acceptable), followed by brief research digests, news items and book reviews in due course.
For further information on the coverage, mode of operation and Editorial Board of the Journal please click here
Children of the 21st Century (Volume 2): The First Five Years
The Policy Press has just published a new book:
Children of the 21st Century (Volume 2): The First Five Years, edited by Kirstine Hansen, Heather Joshi and Shirley Dex.
“This book brings together analyses of the UK's most recent birth cohort by leading experts. The result is a unique and multidisciplinary portrait of how young children are faring at the start of 21st century.” Jane Waldfogel, Professor of Social Work & Public Affairs, Columbia University School of Social Work, New York
This book documents the first five years of life of the children of the influential Millennium Cohort Study, looking at the children's lives and development as they begin formal education and the implications for family policy, and service planning in health and social services. The book has recently received a lot of media attention, including coverage in the Guardian, Telegraph and Times.
It is currently available to buy with a 30% discount. For more information please see: http://www.policypress.co.uk/display.asp?K=9781847424754.
