A History of Adoption in England and Wales, 1850–1961
$50.51
- Paperback
192 pages
- Release Date
30 October 2025
Summary
From Baby Farms to Legal Frameworks: A History of Adoption in England and Wales, 1850–1961
Adoption is a deeply personal and intricate topic within social and family history. This social history of adoption between 1850 and 1961 reveals the experiences of everyone involved: children, birth families, adoptive families, agencies, and organizations.
This book explores the evolution of adoption from an informal practice to a legally defined process. Through the lens of the moral…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781036150860 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1036150860 |
| Author: | Gill Rossini |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 30 October 2025 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
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About The Author
Gill Rossini
Gill Rossini has been passionate about history since childhood, after spending holidays with her parents visiting the ancient churches and monuments of Britain. In 2018 she celebrates thirty years in the post-18 education sector, teaching social, family and women’s history. Her previous books, ‘A History of Adoption in England and Wales, 1850-1961’, and ‘Same Sex Love: A History and Research Guide’ are published by Pen and Sword Ltd. Gill is a proud Lancastrian and equally proud to be married to her very own Woman of Liverpool.
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