The Infant, the Parent, and the State: A Social Study and Review

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

1331878292 / 9781331878292

  • Softcover
  • New
See all details
Item image 1 of 2.

Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United KingdomForgotten Books

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since June 2, 2021

Softcover

Condition: New

£ 15.83

 Free Shipping 
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Quantity: Over 20 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

Print on Demand. This book examines infant mortality and care during the early 20th century, a time when the mortality rate for children under one year of age was as high as 25% in some areas. The author, a public health expert, argues that many of these deaths were preventable and that there is much that can be done to improve the lives of infants and young children. Infant and child mortality is a class symptom, that the lower the social scale in which the parents live the greater is the proportion of deaths among their young, and this book emphasises the importance of considering the wider societal factors which contribute to infant mortality. The author draws on statistical data to illustrate how the infant mortality rate varied significantly depending on the social and economic conditions of the parents, showing that excessive mortality was associated with poverty, ignorance, and the employment of mothers in factories. The book explores a range of topics related to infant mortality, including the importance of breastfeeding, the dangers of contaminated milk, and the need for proper feeding and care. The author also discusses the role of the state in protecting the health of infants and children, arguing that it is the responsibility of society to ensure that all children have access to the resources they need to thrive. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of public health, the welfare of infants and children, and the social and economic factors that affect their health and well-being. The author's insights on these issues remain relevant today and offer important lessons for policymakers and public health practitioners working to improve the lives of children. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…

Seller Inventory # 9781331878292_0

Title
The Infant, the Parent, and the State: A Social Study and Review
Author
Harry Llewellyn Heath
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication year
2018
Condition
New
Book Type
print-on-demand item
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
1331878292
ISBN 13
9781331878292
Seller catalogs
Family and Parenting

Forgotten Books

London, United Kingdom

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since June 2, 2021

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Item5 to 10 business days5 to 10 business days
First item£ 0.00£ 0.00
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay

Store description

Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

Specialty

Trade

Seller's business information

FB &c Ltd

Dalton House, 60 Windsor Avenue
London, United Kingdom SW19 2RR