The Anthropology of Childhood

The Anthropology of Childhood
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 549
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ISBN-10 : 9781107072664
ISBN-13 : 1107072662
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Book Synopsis The Anthropology of Childhood by : David F. Lancy

Download or read book The Anthropology of Childhood written by David F. Lancy and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 549 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enriched with anecdotes from ethnography and the daily media, this revised edition examines family structure, reproduction, profiles of children's caretakers, their treatment at different ages, their play, work, schooling, and transition to adulthood. The result is a nuanced and credible picture of childhood in different cultures, past and present.


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