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The Archaeology of Childhood traces the history of childhood studies in archaeology and makes a case for the importance of studying children in the past. The book summarizes current research and offers overarching ideas to help archaeologists study children using the archaeological record.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Dedication

Preface to the Second Edition

Chapter 1: The Archaeology of Childhood in Context

Chapter 2: Childhood in Archaeology: Themes, Terms, and Foundations

Chapter 3: The Cultural Creation of Childhood: The Idea of Socialization

Chapter 4: Socialization and the Material Culture of Childhood

Chapter 5: Socialization, Behavior, and the Spaces and Places of Childhood

Chapter 6: Socialization, Symbols, and Artistic Representations of Children

Chapter 7: Socialization, Childhood, and Mortuary Remains

Chapter 8: Looking Back and Moving Forward

Bibliography

Index

About the Author

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      Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
      Publication Date: 1/29/2022 12:06:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781442268494, 978-1442268494
      ISBN10: 1442268492

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The Archaeology of Childhood traces the history of childhood studies in archaeology and makes a case for the importance of studying children in the past. The book summarizes current research and offers overarching ideas to help archaeologists study children using the archaeological record.

      Table of Contents

      Acknowledgments

      Dedication

      Preface to the Second Edition

      Chapter 1: The Archaeology of Childhood in Context

      Chapter 2: Childhood in Archaeology: Themes, Terms, and Foundations

      Chapter 3: The Cultural Creation of Childhood: The Idea of Socialization

      Chapter 4: Socialization and the Material Culture of Childhood

      Chapter 5: Socialization, Behavior, and the Spaces and Places of Childhood

      Chapter 6: Socialization, Symbols, and Artistic Representations of Children

      Chapter 7: Socialization, Childhood, and Mortuary Remains

      Chapter 8: Looking Back and Moving Forward

      Bibliography

      Index

      About the Author

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