From Boys to Men: The Boy Problem and the Childhood of Famous Americans Series
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While adult concern about gender in children's books has made recent headlines, this discussion is far from new. As Gregory M. Pfitzer reveals, the writers and editors at Bobbs-Merrill, the publisher of the Childhood of Famous Americans book series published between 1932 and 1958, thought carefully about how their books would influence the development of their male readers. These books emphasized inspiring tales over historical accuracy and were...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1625347960
ISBN13:9781625347961
Release Date:July 2024
Publisher:University of Massachusetts Press
Length:464 Pages
Weight:1.58 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 6.3" x 9.6"
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