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Behind Closed Doors: Hidden Histories of Children Committed to Care in the Late Nineteenth Century (1882-1899) Annie Skinner New edition
Behind Closed Doors: Hidden Histories of Children Committed to Care in the Late Nineteenth Century (1882-1899)
Annie Skinner
The author explores the challenges and obstacles faced by children who were removed from their families by the state in the nineteenth century. The children in this study were rescued from neglected, abusive or dangerous situations and committed to care. They were criminalized and incarcerated in industrial schools until they turned sixteen.
254 pages, 13 Illustrations, unspecified
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | September 14, 2021 |
| ISBN13 | 9781789973730 |
| Publishers | Peter Lang International Academic Publis |
| Pages | 256 |
| Dimensions | 155 × 228 × 18 mm · 402 g |
| Language | English |