Science of the Child in Late Imperial and Early Soviet Russia

Discover the captivating exploration of childhood in "Science of the Child in Late Imperial and Early Soviet Russia" by Andy Byford. Published by Oxford University Press in 2020, this insightful hardback spans 322 pages, examining the surge of scientific and professional interest in children from the 1880s to the 1930s. Byford meticulously charts how this interdisciplinary field emerged, flourished, and eventually waned during the transformative periods of late Imperial and early Soviet Russia. With engaging narratives and comprehensive analysis, this book illuminates the changing perceptions of childhood and the implications of these shifts for modern society. Ideal for scholars and those intrigued by the evolution of child studies, this work promises to enrich your understanding of a pivotal era in history.