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Raising America: Experts, Parents, and a Century of Advice About Children
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Book Description
Since the beginning of the twentieth century, millions of anxious parents have turned to child-rearing manuals for reassurance. Instead, however, they have often found yet more cause for worry. In this rich social history, Ann Hulbert analyzes one hundred years of shifting trends in advice and discovers an ongoing battle between two main approaches: a "child-centered" focus on warmly encouraging d... More
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PublisherVintage Books
BindingPaperback (5 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages464
ISBN-100375701222
ISBN-13978-0375701221
Publication Date04/13/2004
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About Ann Hulbert (Author) : Ann Hulbert is a published author. Published credits of Ann Hulbert include Raising America: Experts, Parents, and a Century of Advice About Children.
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