基本説明
Looks at the lives of six inspirational individuals who made significant contributions to the well-being of disadvantaged children over the course of the 20th century.
Full Description
Numerous books have been written about Victorian child care pioneers, but few biographical studies have been published about more recent child care and welfare giants. In the revised edition of this classic book, Bob Holman, a champion for children in his own right, looks at the lives of six inspirational individuals who have made significant contributions to the well-being of disadvantaged children. Each of the six discussed - Eleanor Rathbone, Lady Marjory Allen, Clare Winnicott, John Stroud, Barbara Kahan and Peter Townsend - has been important in establishing present systems of child care and welfare, and in stimulating debate around issues which remain high on policy and practitioner agendas.
Champions for children is essential reading for childhood and youth studies, sociology of the family, social work, social welfare, academics and students with an interest in child care and welfare issues.
Contents
Preface;
Acknowledgements;
Eleanor Rathbone (1872-1946);
Marjory Allen (1897-1976);
Barbara Kahan (1920-2000);
John Stroud (1923-89);
Clare Winnicott (1906-84);
Peter Townsend (1928-2009);
Bob Holman (1936- ): A child care participant living through the changes;
Past, present and future.
