Champions for Children [electronic resource] : The Lives of Modern Child Care Pioneers
Holman, Bob.
Bristol, U.K. : Policy Press,
2001.
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 practice developments and makes important connections between poverty, inequality and child care policy.
Description based upon print version of record.
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
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 practice developments and makes important connections between poverty, inequality and child care policy.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on print version record.
Child care -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century.
Child care workers -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Child welfare workers -- Great Britain -- Biography.