The American Child
The Transformation of Childhood Since World War II
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Product details:
- Publisher OUP USA
- Date of Publication 13 March 2026
- ISBN 9780197797082
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages296 pages
- Size 226x152x27 mm
- Weight 567 g
- Language English 0
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Short description:
The American Child is an essential history that recounts changes in American childhood. This authoritative book challenges the view that the problems facing today's kids are simply the product of social media, video games, the internet, the "breakdown" of the family, and the decline of marriage, instead showcasing larger changes in the American economy and culture and the relationship between society and government after World War II.
MoreLong description:
Historical perspective shows that concerns about the "kids these days" are as old as civilization itself. Today's young people are healthier than in the past and less likely to drink, smoke, or engage in reckless sex. The digital age has enabled them to learn, grow, and connect with the world in ways that were previously unimaginable. There is greater acceptance and understanding of diverse backgrounds, identities, and orientations, giving many children more freedom to express themselves and find communities that support them. Many young people are more politically knowledgeable and and socially aware than previous generations, speaking out about climate change, gun control, and social justice. Nonetheless, autism, attention deficit disorders, allergies, obesity, learning disorders, and online bullying, as well as suicidal ideation and self-harm, have become more prevalent. School shootings and the 24/7 news cycle make the world seem more dangerous for children than it actually is.
Drawing on a wealth of previously untapped sources along with census data, reports, and surveys, Steven Mintz and Peter N. Stearns bring much-needed historical perspective to the profound transformations that have taken place in American childhood since World War II and their impact on children's well-being. Balancing genuine improvements with significant losses, they analyze how shifts in family life, education, and culture have reshaped childhood for good and for ill. Acutely attentive to issues of diversity in terms of class, ethnicity, gender, nationality, and race, this book places contemporary controversies-- rising rates of anxiety, depression, ADHD, and emotional distress-- within a historical context, challenging simplistic explanations that blame social media, the internet, or the decline of marriage. Instead, it reveals the deeper structural, cultural, and historical forces driving the challenges and opportunities facing today's children.
The American Child examines the radical transformations in schooling, childrearing practices, children's play, kids' culture, and other areas to offer valuable insights on how childhood has changed, the consequences of those shifts, and what can be done to make childhood better.
Table of Contents:
A New Childhood and New Problems
A Changing Childhood in Historical Perspective
The Fragile Child: A Theme in Contemporary Childhood
Diversity and Inequality in American Childhood Since World War II
More Schooling. Less Joy?
Children in a Changing Family
The Decline of Children's Play-and the New Alternatives
The Changing Face of Children's Culture
The New Neurodevelopmental, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders of Childhood
Anxious Children
The Impact of the New Disorders
Facing Up to Contemporary Childhood
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