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100 1 _aPlatt, Mary Schauffler,
_d1868-1954
245 1 4 _aThe Child in the Midst :
_bA Comparative Study of Child Welfare in Christian and Non-Christian Lands
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2014-06-30
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, obstobst, Alternate illustration images from The Internet Archive (TIA) and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Child in the Midst" by Mary Schauffler Labaree is a comparative study of child welfare in Christian and non-Christian lands, written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the various challenges children face in different cultures, emphasizing the need for improved conditions and care for all children across the globe. The author draws from her extensive background as a missionary and presents a heartfelt examination of childhood experiences worldwide, focusing on their needs, rights, and the often dire circumstances they endure. At the start of the book, Labaree introduces the concept of what children need across various cultures, illustrating how fundamental rights such as care, education, and safe environments are often unmet in non-Christian societies. She presents poignant anecdotes from missionaries who observe and respond to the plight of children in countries like India and Persia, highlighting issues such as infant mortality, poor maternal care, and harmful superstitions surrounding childbirth. The opening sets the stage for a broader discussion on how child welfare initiatives can bridge the disparities in upbringing and ensure a better future for children everywhere. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMissions
653 _aChurch work with children
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46148
999 _c86987
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