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A History of Adoption in England and Wales 1850- 1961
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Adoption is one of the most emotive and complex subjects in social and family history. Gill Rossini’s social history of adoption between 1850 and 1961 uncovers the perspectives of all those concerned in adoption: children, birth relatives, adoptive families, and all the agencies and organisations involved. Rossini charts the transformation of the adoption process from a chaotic informal arrangement to a legal procedure. Set against the backdrop of the moral, cultural, and legal climate of the times, the contemporary voices of those who played a part in an adoption give real insights into this often turbulent period in their lives. Discover how shocking stories of baby farmers and unwanted orphans fuelled the campaign for change, and hear previously untold stories.For those who wish to conduct their own research into an adoption, Rossini has compiled a comprehensive guide to resources.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Illustrated edition (30 Nov. 2014), Pen & Sword History |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| File size | 8899 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Sticky notes | On Kindle Scribe |
| Print length | 222 pages |
by Ben D.
Excellent book. Very interesting and informative. Like the way the author has included the occasional light hearted anecdote to what is serious subject matter, making it an excellent and enjoyable read. The research aids at the rear of the book are particularly welcomed.
by @adoption.sw.uk
As an adoption social worker, I found this book utterly fascinating. It’s not a dull history book at all, and is full of real stories and descriptions of adoption through the ages, and how it has evolved. Really interesting (and heartbreaking) and will appeal to anyone involved in adoption.
by Kindle Customer
Informative book well worth reading.
by Davenport clan
I am an adopted person and was given this book as a gift. Having read it all I found it a fascinating story of the road to and beyond legal adoption. It is full of personal stories and also includes useful research guidance at the back for family historians. It’s just a shame it wasn’t longer! I hope the author writes more on this subject as she has a real affinity for it. Recommended.
by Mrs J Aspden
Well and sensitively written, clearly well researched.
by Marion
I wanted to read a comprehensive but readable work on adoption. This book is well written, and is easy to read. I would recommend this book.
by Paul Red
Solid book but it did tend to gloss over the worst aspects of adoption. There was little of substance about the forced separation of single women and their babies. The variety and detail about the Mother and Baby home network or insights into those running the system. Strangely enough there is nothing about the steady flow of single and pregnant Irish women into Britain during this whole period even though they amounted to a significant number. The shipping abroad of tens of thousands of children to the edges of the Empire is similarly ignored. I was slightly disappointed overall but it is a good foundation book…