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An Introduction to Childhood: Anthropological Perspectives on Children's Lives

Heather Montgomery
ISBN: 978-1-4051-2590-1
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304 pages
September 2008, ©2009, Wiley-Blackwell
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  • Offers a comprehensive overview of childhood from an anthropological perspective

  • Draws upon a wide range of examples and evidence from different geographical areas and belief systems

  • Synthesizes existing literature on the anthropology of childhood, while providing a fresh perspective

  • Engages students with illustrative ethnographies to illuminate key topics and themes

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