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Author Macken, Deirdre.

Title Oh no, we forgot to have children! : how declining birth rates are reshaping our society / Deirdre Macken
Published Crows Nest, N.S.W. : Allen & Unwin, 2005

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 MELB  304.6320994 Mac/Onw  AVAILABLE
Description viii, 224 pages ; 21 cm
regular print
Contents Introduction -- 1. The future is the past -- 2. The bionic woman -- 3. ideology's orphan -- 4. Capitalism's child -- 5. Home alone -- 6. Carefree singles and careless parents -- 7. Children : all work, no play -- 8. Myths, lies and masks -- 9. No dogs, no children -- 10. The lie of the land -- 11. Knitting bootees for the country
Summary Explores the political and personal implications of the fertility debate and the rapid greying of the globe, pondering the question - where have all the children gone? Explores what governments should be doing, what needs to be done in the workplace, what men can do, and how women should view their options
Analysis Sociology: family & relationships (Australia)
Women's studies
Policy making
Notes Includes index
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references: pages 209-217
Subject Women -- Australia -- Social conditions -- 21st century.
Childlessness -- Social aspects -- Australia.
Work and family -- Australia.
Parenting -- Social aspects.
Motherhood -- Social aspects -- Australia.
Fertility, Human -- Australia.
SUBJECT Australia -- Population. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008114319
ISBN 1741144779 paperback
9781741144772 paperback