Children, Health and Well-being: Policy Debates and Lived Experience (Sociology of Health and Illness Monographs) is a compelling exploration of the intersection between policy debates and the lived experiences of children. Authored by Geraldine Brady, this book gathers contributions from new and leading scholars who emphasize the significance of research conducted with and from a child’s perspective. The work underscores how such approaches are crucial for comprehending the profound meanings and impacts that health and illness have on children’s lives.

The text encourages critical reflection on contemporary health policy, particularly its relationships to culturally specific understandings and knowledges about children’s health. By bringing together diverse perspectives, this book positions the important issue of children’s health as a central concern within the broader field of sociology of health and illness.