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The Invention of Childhood

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4 out of 5
Based on 21 Ratings and 8 Reviews

Book Description
A genuinely groundbreaking history of British childhood from the year 1000 to the present, exploring, through an unusually wide and colorful range of primary sources, how the idea of childhood has been constantly reinvented down the centuries, and why the role of children in society continues to obsess us today. The program is presented by Michael Morpurgo, Britain's Children's Laureate from 20... More
Book Information
PublisherBBC Books
BindingAudio CD (4 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of PagesN/A
ISBN-101602838062
ISBN-13978-1602838062
Publication Date01/05/2010
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About Hugh Cunningham (Reader) : Hugh Cunningham is a published author. Some of the published credits of Hugh Cunningham include The Invention of Childhood, Children and Childhood in Western Society Since 1500 (2nd Edition) (Studies ... more
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About Michael Morpurgo (Reader) : Michael Morpurgo is a published adapter, author, compiler, editor, and a narrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Michael Morpurgo include Robin of Sherwood... more
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