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Pricing The Priceless Child: The Changing Social Value Of Children
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In This Landmark Book, Sociologist Viviana Zelizer Traces The Emergence Of The Modern Child, At Once Economically Useless And Emotionally Priceless, From The Late 1800S To The 1930S. Having Established Laws Removing Many Children From The Marketplace, Turnofthecentury America Was Discovering New, Sentimental Criteria To Determine A Child'S Monetary Worth. The Heightened Emotional Status Of Children Resulted, For Example, In The Legal Justification Of Children'S Life Insurance Policies And In Large Damages Awarded By Courts To Their Parents In The Event Of Death. A Vivid Account Of Changing Attitudes Toward Children, This Book Dramatically Illustrates The Limits Of Economic Views Of Life That Ignore The Pervasive Role Of Social, Cultural, Emotional, And Moral Factors In Our Marketplace World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Pricing the Priceless Child'? A: The book explores the evolving social value of children in America from the late 1800s to the 1930s, illustrating how children were seen as economically 'useless' yet emotionally 'priceless'.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Viviana A. Zelizer, a sociologist known for her work on the intersection of social value and economic factors.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Pricing the Priceless Child'? A: 'Pricing the Priceless Child' consists of 296 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on August 8, 1994.
- Q: Is this book in good condition? A: Yes, the product is categorized as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What are some key features of this book? A: Key features include a detailed examination of changing societal attitudes toward children and the legal implications of their perceived value in the marketplace.
- Q: What is the significance of children's life insurance policies mentioned in the book? A: The book discusses how the emotional status of children led to the legal justification for life insurance policies, reflecting their increased sentimental value.
- Q: Can I find this book in other editions? A: Yes, the book is available in various editions, including reprints.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Pricing the Priceless Child' is categorized under Social Sciences.