Child Labor
A World History Companion
Published on 1. November 1999
Book
Hardback
363 pages
978-0-87436-956-4 (ISBN)
Description
Consult this handy reference work when you need accurate, up to date information on subjects ranging from the effects of work on children's education to the use of child labor in Eastern Europe.
From Dickensian exploitation of orphans to the after-school jobs of American students, child labor continues to generate controversy. Surveying working children from the Industrial Revolution to the present day, Child Labor takes the subject beyond the usual third world confines as it looks at traditional children's occupations, from chimney sweeps in Victorian Britain to child actors in TV commercials.
A-Z entries are also arranged by category
Numerous citations of contemporary books and studies
From Dickensian exploitation of orphans to the after-school jobs of American students, child labor continues to generate controversy. Surveying working children from the Industrial Revolution to the present day, Child Labor takes the subject beyond the usual third world confines as it looks at traditional children's occupations, from chimney sweeps in Victorian Britain to child actors in TV commercials.
A-Z entries are also arranged by category
Numerous citations of contemporary books and studies
Reviews / Votes
"Child labor has become a hot topic in recent years, as evidenced by the uproar over clothing made by child workers, activism on U.S. college and university campuses, and protests against the recent World Trade Organization meeting in Seattle. The compilers have brought together historical and current information in a convenient format. Recommended for undergraduates beginning research on child labor." - Choice "This will be useful to those wanting to know about child labor and its history as well as current status." - American Reference Books Annual "This volume fills a gap and will be appreciated by reference librarians in academic, public, and high school libraries." - BooklistMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 183 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
792 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-87436-956-4 (9780874369564)
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James McKechnie is senior lecturer and expert in psychology at the University of Paisley, Paisley, Scotland.
Sandy Hobbs is senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Paisley, Paisley, Scotland.
Sandy Hobbs is senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Paisley, Paisley, Scotland.