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Book Review: Albanese, P. (2006). Mothers of the Nation: Women, Families, and Nationalism in Twentieth-Century Europe. Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Unive ...

Book Review: Albanese, P. (2006). Mothers of the Nation: Women, Families, and Nationalism in... 394 Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work Reich’s book has some methodological limitations that are worth noting. Minimal details are provided on the theoretical tradition guiding this qualitative investigation, the data analy- sis strategies used, and the extent to which member checking guided the researcher’s final conclusions. Reporting these specifics would have significantly enhanced the reader’s con- fidence in the interpretation of the findings. In addition, the narratives of children and pol- icy makers were not included, thus leaving out other important perspectives to consider. Despite these limitations, this book makes an important contribution to the social science literature by exploring multiple viewpoints of the parents and workers who are involved with child protective services. Fixing the Family is essential reading for students and professionals in sociology, gender studies, criminal justice, and social work. Students and professionals who read this book will undoubtedly gain a deeper understanding of the child welfare system, the interactions among its central stakeholders, and the impact of policies on families and workers. In fact, this book is highly recommended to all “do-gooders” to read, reflect, and then act on. Tina Maschi Fordham University References National Association of Social Workers. (1999). NASW code of http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work SAGE

Book Review: Albanese, P. (2006). Mothers of the Nation: Women, Families, and Nationalism in Twentieth-Century Europe. Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Unive ...

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394 Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work Reich’s book has some methodological limitations that are worth noting. Minimal details are provided on the theoretical tradition guiding this qualitative investigation, the data analy- sis strategies used, and the extent to which member checking guided the researcher’s final conclusions. Reporting these specifics would have significantly enhanced the reader’s con- fidence in the interpretation of the findings. In addition, the narratives of children and pol- icy makers were not included, thus leaving out other important perspectives to consider. Despite these limitations, this book makes an important contribution to the social science literature by exploring multiple viewpoints of the parents and workers who are involved with child protective services. Fixing the Family is essential reading for students and professionals in sociology, gender studies, criminal justice, and social work. Students and professionals who read this book will undoubtedly gain a deeper understanding of the child welfare system, the interactions among its central stakeholders, and the impact of policies on families and workers. In fact, this book is highly recommended to all “do-gooders” to read, reflect, and then act on. Tina Maschi Fordham University References National Association of Social Workers. (1999). NASW code of

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Published: Nov 1, 2007

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