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Shapers of American childhood : essays on visionaries from L. Frank Baum to Dr. Spock to J.K. Rowling /

The experience of growing up in the United States is shaped by myriad forces. Key individuals in public life have had a marked impact on American childhood. This collection of new essays examines the influence of pivotal figures in the culture of 20th and 21st century childhood and child-rearing.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Jackson, Kathy Merlock, 1955- (Editor), West, Mark I. (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2018]
Subjects:
Children > United States > Social conditions > 20th century.
Children > United States > Social conditions > 21st century.
Children's literature > History and criticism.
Child rearing > United States > History.
Description
Summary:The experience of growing up in the United States is shaped by myriad forces. Key individuals in public life have had a marked impact on American childhood. This collection of new essays examines the influence of pivotal figures in the culture of 20th and 21st century childhood and child-rearing.
Physical Description:viii, 278 pages ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781476664552
1476664552