A Child for Keeps

A Child for Keeps The History of Adoption in England, 1918-45

2009

Hardback (15 Jan 2009)

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Publisher's Synopsis

The history of adoption from 1918-1945, detailing the rise of adoption, the growth of adoption societies and considering the increasing emphasis on secrecy in adoption. Analyses adoption law from legalization in 1926, to regulation and reform in the 1930s, with regulations finally being enforced in 1943 amid concern about casual wartime adoptions.

Book information

ISBN: 9780230517882
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Pub date:
Edition: 2009
DEWEY: 362.734094209041
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 276
Weight: 458g
Height: 145mm
Width: 224mm
Spine width: 21mm