Childhood and Child Labour in Industrial England: Diversity and Agency, 1750�1914

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Katrina Honeyman Nigel Goose

Childhood and Child Labour in Industrial England

Diversity and Agency, 1750�1914

Katrina Honeyman, Nigel Goose

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Routledge
09 October 2013

Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Industrialisation & industrial history; Age groups: children; Sociology: work & labour

The purpose of this collection is to bring together representative examples of the most recent work that is taking an understanding of children and childhood in new directions. The two key overarching themes are diversity: social, economic, geographical, and cultural; and agency: the need to see children in industrial England as participants - even protagonists - in the process of historical change, not simply as passive recipients or victims. Contributors address such crucial subjects as the varied experience of work; poverty and apprenticeship; institutional care; the political voice of children; child sexual abuse; and children and education. This volume, therefore, includes some of the best, innovative work on the history of children and childhood currently being written by both younger and established scholars.

By: Katrina Honeyman
Edited by: Nigel Goose
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 816g
ISBN: 9781409411147
ISBN 10: 1409411141
Pages: 370
Publication Date: 09 October 2013
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Nigel Goose is Professor of Social and Economic History at the University of Hertfordshire, UK, and Katrina Honeyman was Professor of Social and Economic History at the University of Leeds, UK. Nigel Goose, Katrina Honeyman, Sarah Toulalan, Alysa Levene, Niels van Manen, Jane Humphries, Peter Kirby, Kathryn Gleadle, Colin Creighton, Nicola Sheldon, Susannah Wright, Clare Rose.

Reviews for Childhood and Child Labour in Industrial England: Diversity and Agency, 1750�1914

'This well-written book successfully accesses the experiences of child labourers via a range of clearly conveyed topics and previously underutilised or overlooked historical resources. It allows for a comprehensive outlook on the childhood experience of the labouring population between 1750-1914 and effectively evaluates the autonomy afforded to and exercised by these children, thus characterising them as active participants in the economic and social transitions of the time.' Centre for Medical Humanities 'All of the essays in the collection are solidly rooted in both secondary and primary sources, and are written in an approachable prose style... a worthwhile addition to its field.' EH-Net 'Childhood and Child Labour in Industrial England, 1750-1914 provides a nuanced and sophisticated analysis of children working in industrializing Britain. ... insightful and well-researched ...' Britain.Journal of the History of Childhood and Youth