Raising Baby by the Book

Raising Baby by the Book The Education of American Mothers

Hardback (01 Jun 1998)

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Publisher's Synopsis

American parents are besieged with medical and psychological advice about bringing up 'normal' children. Drawing on a wide range of historical sources, this book examines the impact of 'expert' advice on maternal thinking and practices.

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Yale University Press

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Book information

ISBN: 9780300072143
Publisher: Yale University Press
Imprint: Yale University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 649.1
DEWEY edition: 21
Number of pages: 309
Weight: 600g
Height: 234mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 23mm