Child Labor - by Sandy Hobbs & Jim McKechnie & Michael Lavalette (Hardcover)

About the Book

Consult this handy reference work when you need accurate, up to date information on subjects ranging from the effects of work on children's education to the use of child labor in Eastern Europe.
From Dickensian exploitation of orphans to the after-school jobs of American students, child labor continues to generate controversy. Surveying working children from the Industrial Revolution to the present day, Child Labor takes the subject beyond the usual third world confines as it looks at traditional children's occupations, from chimney sweeps in Victorian Britain to child actors in TV commercials.

• A-Z entries are also arranged by category
• Numerous citations of contemporary books and studies

Book Synopsis

Consult this handy reference work when you need accurate, up to date information on subjects ranging from the effects of work on children's education to the use of child labor in Eastern Europe.

From Dickensian exploitation of orphans to the after-school jobs of American students, child labor continues to generate controversy. Surveying working children from the Industrial Revolution to the present day, Child Labor takes the subject beyond the usual third world confines as it looks at traditional children's occupations, from chimney sweeps in Victorian Britain to child actors in TV commercials.

Review Quotes

"Child labor has become a hot topic in recent years, as evidenced by the uproar over clothing made by child workers, activism on U.S. college and university campuses, and protests against the recent World Trade Organization meeting in Seattle. The compilers have brought together historical and current information in a convenient format. Recommended for undergraduates beginning research on child labor." --Choice

"This will be useful to those wanting to know about child labor and its history as well as current status." --American Reference Books Annual

"This volume fills a gap and will be appreciated by reference librarians in academic, public, and high school libraries." --Booklist

About the Author

James McKechnie is senior lecturer and expert in psychology at the University of Paisley, Paisley, Scotland.

Sandy Hobbs is senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Paisley, Paisley, Scotland.