A History of Adoption in England and Wales A History of Adoption in England and Wales 1850–1961 Gill Rossini Pen & Sword2014Hardback192pp Illustrated234x156mm 9781781593950 Product Code: 506156 Details Gill Rossini traces the social history of adoption from the ‘fallen woman’ and makeshift arrangements for unwanted children and orphans of the 19th ce... DetailsBackDetailsGill Rossini traces the social history of adoption from the ‘fallen woman’ and makeshift arrangements for unwanted children and orphans of the 19th century, through the 1926 Adoption of Children Act to the shift in attitudes that followed the NHS release of the contraceptive pill in 1961. Rossini’s study uses real stories; deals with topics such as charitable institutions, baby farming, the First World War, and the 1945 illegitimate baby boom; and ends with a guide to resources for researching an adoption.Read moreRead less publ £19.99now £6.99 Qty Qty123 Add to Basket CategoriesHistorySocial & Industrial HistoryTagsSocial & cultural historySocial services & welfare, criminology