A Cultural History of Childhood and Family in the Age of Enlightenment

by James Marten

Book Overview

The collection of ideas, values, and beliefs known as the Enlightenment fundamentally altered the ways in which the family was understood. During this period (1650-1800), traditional family roles were rethought, questioning much which had been taken for granted, such as the innate nature of children. At the same time, the Enlightenment also reinforced many long-held notions, applying new ideas to perpetuate assumptions about gender and race.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 184788797X
• ISBN13: 9781847887979
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: Berg Publishers
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.7" x 9.6"