Ashby, LeRoy, 1938-

Endangered children : dependency, neglect, and abuse in American history / LeRoy Ashby. - New York : Twayne Pub., c1997. - xiii, 258 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Twayne's history of American childhood series .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 228-241) and index.

0805741003 (alk. paper)

96036013


Abandoned children--History.--United States
Orphans--History.--United States
Abused children--History.--United States
Child welfare--History.--United States
Children--Institutional care--History.--United States

HV 881 / .A78 1997