Champions for Children: The Lives of Modern Child Care Pioneers by Bob Holman (E

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Champions for Children by Bob Holman This book looks at the lives of six inspirational individuals who have made significant contributions to the well-being of disadvantaged children. Based on documentary research and extensive interviews, the book relates personal histories to wider developments and makes important connections between poverty, inequality and child care policy. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Numerous books have been written about Victorian child care pioneers, but few biographical studies have been published about more recent child care and welfare giants. In the revised edition of this classic book, Bob Holman, a champion for children in his own right, looks at the lives of six inspirational individuals who have made significant contributions to the well-being of disadvantaged children. Each of the six discussed - Eleanor Rathbone, Lady Marjory Allen, Clare Winnicott, John Stroud, Barbara Kahan and Peter Townsend - has been important in establishing present systems of child care and welfare, and in stimulating debate around issues which remain high on policy and practitioner agendas. Champions for children is essential reading for childhood and youth studies, sociology of the family, social work, social welfare, academics and students with an interest in child care and welfare issues. Author Biography Bob Holman (d. 2017) served as Professor of Social Administration at the University of Bath, then started a community project in Bath. Later he established FARE (Family Action in Rogerfield and Easterhouse). In 2011 he won The Daily Record Our Heroes award. Table of Contents Preface;Acknowledgements;Eleanor Rathbone (1872-1946);Marjory Allen (1897-1976);Barbara Kahan (1920-2000);John Stroud (1923-89);Clare Winnicott (1906-84);Peter Townsend (1928-2009);Bob Holman (1936- ): A child care participant living through the changes;Past, present and future. Review "Demonstrates how much can be achieved when people are driven more by the cause to improve childrens lives than the pursuit of a career. The lesson for future workers is that in order to attain justice for children, we must be willing to be unpopular for the sake of this ultimate goal." Journal of Playwork Practice Long Description Numerous books have been written about Victorian child care pioneers, but few biographical studies have been published about more recent child care and welfare giants. In the revised edition of this classic book, Bob Holman, a champion for children in his own right, looks at the lives of six inspirational individuals who have made significant contributions to the well-being of disadvantaged children. Each of the six discussed - Eleanor Rathbone, Lady Marjory Allen, Clare Winnicott, John Stroud, Barbara Kahan and Peter Townsend - has been important in establishing present systems of child care and welfare, and in stimulating debate around issues which remain high on policy and practitioner agendas. Champions for children is essential reading for childhood and youth studies, sociology of the family, social work, social welfare, academics and students with an interest in child care and welfare issues. Review Quote "It should be essential reading on every social work course, for the professional needs to understand what has been lost, but also to gain a vision for what would be possible if we learn from what has been contributed. Buy this book. Read it, and give it to others to read. It encourages and inspires." Details ISBN1447309146 Author Bob Holman Language English ISBN-10 1447309146 ISBN-13 9781447309147 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2013 Imprint Policy Press Place of Publication Bristol Country of Publication United Kingdom Short Title CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN REV/E DEWEY 362.7092241 Edition 2nd Revised edition Publication Date 2013-03-06 Subtitle The Lives of Modern Child Care Pioneers UK Release Date 2013-03-06 NZ Release Date 2013-03-06 Pages 272 Publisher Bristol University Press Edition Description Second Edition Audience Professional & Vocational Alternative 9781447318798 AU Release Date 2013-03-05 Illustrations Not illustrated We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161700230;

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