Fertility, Class and Gender in Britain, 1860–1940

Discover the profound insights of Fertility, Class and Gender in Britain, 1860–1940 by acclaimed author, published by Cambridge University Press in 1996. This comprehensive hardback edition spans an impressive 726 pages and delves into the significant decline in family size across Britain during a pivotal 80-year period.

Challenging conventional wisdom, this book reveals new and unexpected findings regarding the crucial roles of sexual abstinence and the practice of widely spaced births. It provides a fresh perspective on the intersection of fertility, social class, and gender dynamics in historical Britain. Ideal for scholars, students, and anyone interested in social history, this work promises to enrich your understanding of the societal changes that shaped modern Britain.