Some Conditions of Child Life in England (eBook)

Enriched edition. A Harrowing Look at 19th Century Child Welfare in England

Benjamin Waugh (Autor)

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2019
179 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406614443-2 (EAN)

Infos

In "Some Conditions of Child Life in England," Benjamin Waugh offers a profound exploration of the social, economic, and moral dimensions affecting children in Victorian England. Drawing on a blend of empirical research and vivid narrative, Waugh examines the bleak realities faced by many children, including poverty, neglect, and the struggles within the educational system. His literary style, marked by both a passionate plea for reform and a meticulous presentation of data, situates the work within the burgeoning social reform movements of the time, positioning it as crucial reading for those interested in the intersection of child welfare and historical context. Benjamin Waugh, a prominent child welfare advocate and founder of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC), was profoundly influenced by his own experiences witnessing societal injustices. His commitment to improving child welfare was molded by a Victorian society that often marginalized its youngest members. Waugh's background as a writer and social reformer deeply informed his critical approach, directing his focus toward legislative change and public awareness. This book is essential for historians, sociologists, and anyone invested in the development of child welfare reform. Waugh's rigorous analysis and passionate argumentation illuminate the pressing need for societal change, making this work both a historical document and a clarion call for contemporary readers to reflect on ongoing issues in child welfare.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 20.12.2019
• Einführung: Quentin Walton
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Quentin Walton
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Spezielle Soziologien
• Schlagworte: 19th century • 19th century authors • 19th century child welfare • British Literature • Child Abuse • childhood studies • child labor issues • children • children's rights movement • Child Rights • Child welfare • Criminology • Education reform advocacy • emotional narrative style • Great Britain • historical social commentary • History • History of childhood • journalistic writing style • Literary Analysis • poverty in England • Progressive Literature • Social and public welfare • social pathology • social reform • Socioeconomic conditions • Victorian Literature • Victorian social reform