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This Book Is Intended For Undergraduate Courses On Modern British History, Women's History, Courses On Family, Sexuality And Childhood. Women's Studies, History Of Education, Sociology. Book Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Dedication; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1 The Genesis Of The Social; Chapter 2 The Child In Danger; Chapter 3 The Dangerous Child; Chapter 4 The Child-savers: The Terrain Of Contestation; Chapter 5 Child-saving Institutions; Chapter 6 Sexuality And The Gendered Delinquent; Chapter 7 Conclusion: Policing Gender, Class And Family; Appendix A Admission Statistics; Appendix B Scottish Institutions; Appendix C Industrial Trades; Notes; Bibliography; Index Linda Mahood. Description Based Upon Print Version Of Record. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 203-212) And Index. English