The Politics of Domestic Authority in Britain since 1800 [electronic resource] /
Delap, L.editor.
Griffin, B.editor.
Wills, A.editor.
This collection of essays explores the broad range of influences which have shaped the distribution of authority within British homes and families  - religion, commercial advertising, governments, welfare professionals, medical experts, psychologists and the law.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Contents; List of Figures; Notes on Contributors; Introduction: The Politics of Domestic Authority in Britain Since 1800; Part I: Violence and the Law; Part II: Poverty and the State; Part III: Domesticity; Part IV: Domestic Service; Part V: Parenting and Childhood; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This collection of essays explores the broad range of influences which have shaped the distribution of authority within British homes and families  - religion, commercial advertising, governments, welfare professionals, medical experts, psychologists and the law.
Great Britain—History.
Social history.
Civilization—History.
Families.
Families—Social aspects.
History, Modern.
History of Britain and Ireland.
Social History.
Cultural History.
Family.
Modern History.