In a world dominated by poverty, a central characteristic has been the plight of orphans and abandoned children. Over the centuries, State, Church and individuals have all attempted to tackle the issue, but can we trace any change over the course of time when it comes to the welfare system intended for these disadvantaged children and acts of philanthropy? What kind of social policies did States follow and what were the main differences between countries and regions? Drawing on historical evidence across several centuries and a range of European countries, the contributors to this volume provide a transnational overview.
Edited by:
Nicoleta Roman Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g ISBN:9781138071094 ISBN 10: 1138071099 Series:Routledge Studies in Modern European History Pages: 292 Publication Date:09 November 2017 Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
"Nicoleta Roman is researcher at ""Nicolae Iorga"" Institute of History of the Romanian Academy."
