Family size and the birth rate declined in Britain in the second half of the 19th century. This work looks at the interplay of the rising standard of living, the emancipation of women, the attitude to children and education, and the effects of the meritocratic ideal and religious sexual morality.
- ISBN10 075120269X
- ISBN13 9780751202694
- Publish Date 3 February 1994 (first published 8 October 1981)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 30 July 2009
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint Gregg Revivals
- Edition New edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 200
- Language English