Lela B. Costin

Lela B. Costin

1 book

About the Author

Lela B. Costin is an author and scholar whose work examines the complex intersections of public policy, social institutions, and child welfare. Her writing brings careful research and historical perspective to urgent questions about how societies respond to vulnerable children and families. She is the author of The Politics of Child Abuse in America (Child Welfare: A Series in Child Welfare Practice, Policy, and Research), a significant contribution to discussions of child protection, governmental responsibility, and welfare practice. Costin’s work remains valuable to readers interested in social policy, family services, and the development of child welfare systems.

Writing style
analytical scholarly accessible

Books by Lela B. Costin