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The child and childhood in folk-thought

the child in primitive culture

Also known as The child and childhood in folk-thought (The child in primitive culture)

by Alexander Francis Chamberlain

  • First published:
  • 19th century
  • Language: English
  • Content type: Juvenile
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"The Child and Childhood in Folk-Thought" by Alexander Francis Chamberlain is a scholarly investigation written in the late 19th century. This work explores the roles and perceptions of children in various primitive cultures, alongside their implications for modern society, weaving together anthropology, sociology, psychology, and child development concepts. The emphasis is placed on understanding how childhood experiences shape human civilization and cultural practices through time. The opening of the volume sets the stage for a discourse on the significance of childhood by citing various poets and thinkers who highlight the intrinsic value of children to human existence. Chamberlain presents the idea that comprehensive studies of childhood can reveal essential truths about societal structures and cultural evolution. He aims to investigate child-related activities in primitive societies and their survival in current cultural practices, addressing how children have been thought of throughout history. The author expresses a deep appreciation for the wisdom children embody, asserting their central position in the evolutionary narrative of humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Included because retained bibliographic metadata links this work to Mythology, folklore, and sacred legends.

  • Mythology, folklore, and sacred legends

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New York and London: MacMillan and Co., 1896

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Studies of the Activities and Influences of the Child Among Primitive Peoples, Their Analogues and Survivals in the Civilization of To-Day

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2005-04-01Project GutenbergEnglish—Public domain (USA)

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  • Open Library reports 1 editions; this snapshot catalogs one representative edition and preserves work-level ISBN, date, and publisher aggregates.
  • Open Library reports 7 editions; this snapshot catalogs one representative edition and preserves work-level ISBN, date, and publisher aggregates.
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  • Source-listed Library of Congress call number(s): GR475 .C3
  • The Online Books Page bibliographic note: New York and London: MacMillan and Co., 1896
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