Description
Book SynopsisPresents an innovative argument for the significance of missionariesâ familial relations in the philosophy, conduct and outcomes of mission work during the nineteenth century. -- .
Trade ReviewThis expertly researched and well-written book forces us to rethink the importance of family and marriage to missionary history and will be valuable to scholars of many disciplines., Jessica Thurlow, Aurora University, Journal of British Studies, Vol 54/Issue 1/Jan15/pp236-237, 16 January 2015|...rich, highly readable, and detailed.
, Alison Fletcher, Juniata College, The Journal of Modern History, Vol. 87, No. 2 (June 2015), pp. 435-437, 1 June 2015
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Table of ContentsGeneral Editor's introduction
1. Introduction
2. The rise and fall of the missionary wife
3. Missionary marriage
4. The missionary family
5. Missionary mothers and fathers
6. Missionary children
7. Epilogue: Second-generation missionaries
8. Conclusion
Appendix
Bibliography
Index
