How a society protects its children shapes its future.
This authoritative study surveys the major questions in child-protection and explains why safeguarding infancy matters for the whole population.
In clear, practical terms, it discusses population trends, infant mortality, the quality of care, and the many roles of law, institutions, and families. It aims to present the problems plainly and help readers form their own conclusions about what works in protecting children today.
- What drives child mortality and how to reduce it in the early years
- How different care systems, like creches and foundling arrangements, work in practice
- The legal and institutional tools used to protect vulnerable children
- How education, health, and social policy intersect with child welfare
Ideal for readers of social policy, public health, and history who want a comprehensive overview of child-protection and its practical implications.