Champions for children : the lives of modern child care pioneers /

This book looks at the lives of six inspirational individuals who have made significant contributions to the well-being of disadvantaged children over the course of the 20th century. Based on documentary research and extensive interviews, the book relates personal histories to wider policy and pract...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Holman, Bob, 1936-2016
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Bristol : Policy, 2001.
Subjects:
1900-1999
Child welfare > Great Britain.
Child welfare workers > Great Britain > Biography.
Child care workers > Great Britain > Biography.
Child care > Great Britain > History > 20th century.
Travailleurs sociaux pour enfants > Grande-Bretagne > Biographies.
Travailleurs spécialisés dans le soin des enfants > Grande-Bretagne > Biographies.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Social Services & Welfare.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Social Security.
Child care.
Child care workers.
Child welfare.
Child welfare workers.
Great Britain.
Electronic books.
Biographies.
History.
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Table of Contents:
  • CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Eleanor Rathbone, 1872-1946; 2. Marjory Allen, 1897-1976; 3. Barbara Kahan, 1920-2000; 4. John Stroud, 1923-89; 5. Clare Winnicott, 1906-84; 6. Peter Townsend, 1928-; 7. Bob Holman, 1936-: A child care participant living through the changes; 8. Past, present and future; Bibliography; Index.

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