Children's Experiences of Welfare in Modern Britain

• Other Authors: Pooley, Siân (Editor), Taylor, Jonathan (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: London University of London Press 2021
• Series: IHR Conference Series
• Subjects: Child welfare; housing estate; Glasgow; childhood; child; social security; welfare state; sex education; teenagers; teenage; parenting; neglect; agency; The Borough Council; child philanthropy; Brook Advisory Centre; women in prison; Children's Friend Society emigration scheme; Commonwealth; migration programme; play-area design; child playground; family history; child history
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Summary

The history of childhood and welfare in Britain through the eyes of children. Children's Experiences of Welfare in Modern Britain brings together the latest historical research on welfare provision by the state, charities and families from 1830 to 1980. Demonstrating how the young were integral to the making, interpretation, delivery and impact of welfare services, the chapters consider a wide range of investments in young people's lives, including residential institutions, emigration schemes, hospitals and clinics, schools, social housing and familial care. Drawing upon thousands of personal testimonies, including a wealth of writing by children themselves, the book shows that we can only understand the history and impact of welfare if we listen to children's experiences.

Physical Description

1 electronic resource (302 p.)

ISBN

2109.9781912702886
9781912702886
9781912702862
9781912702879
9781913002152

Access

Open Access