INFANTS WITHOUT FAMILIES: THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST RESIDENTIAL NURSERIES

Freud, Anna; Burlingham, Dorothy T.

Published by New York, International Univ. Press, 1944

Original Cloth. 8vo. 128 pages. 19 cm. First edition. Author is the daughter of Sigmind Freud; they both fled Vienna together in 1938. "After the war homeless children will be numerous and will present a great problem. The authors attempt to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of residential (institutional) life at different phases and in different aspects of the infant's development. They come to the conclusion that there are realms in the infant's life where the residential nursery can be helpful by creating excellent conditions for certain types of development; but that there are others where residential homes have to recognize their limitations if they want to face and fight more effectively the serious consequences of such limitations" (Dust Jacket) Subjects: Child Care. Child Psychology. Foster Home Care. World War II 1939-1945. Dust jacket in protective mylar, but previously repaired along edge with non-archival tape. DJ shows slight rubbing to hinges and corners. Light age toning internally. Minimal shelf wear to boards. Previous owner's marking on ffep. Good + condition. (HOLO2-116-6). Seller Inventory # 34157

Bibliographic Details

Title: INFANTS WITHOUT FAMILIES: THE CASE FOR AND ...
Publisher: New York, International Univ. Press
Publication Date: 1944
Binding: Hardcover
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Edition: 1st Edition