The Century of the ChildThe author of this book Ellen Key believed that the status of children in Western society would undergo a dramatic change in the century to come. In this work, she expressed her hope that in the coming 20th century, the situation will change in favor of children. Her ideas became an inspiration for many reformers in the first half of the century. |
Contents
The Century of the Child | |
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER I THE RIGHT OF THE CHILD TO CHOOSE HIS PARENTS CHAPTER II THE UNBORN RACE AND WOMA... | |
EDUCATION | |
HOMELESSNESS | |
SOUL MURDER IN THE SCHOOLS | |
THE SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE | |
RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION | |
CHILD LABOUR AND THE CRIMES OF CHILDREN | |
ADVERTISEMENTS | |
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