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Sociologist Mose explores an emerging pattern of child-rearing within the context of declining use of public space, social class and the challenges busy urban families face building a sense of community. * Choice Connect *
While carefully describing the social norms of playdates and birthday parties, and how these norms differ by social class, Mose also writes with a critical eye and welcome sense of humor. * American Journal of Sociology *
The Playdateis a very engaging book . . . this work has deep implications for how we understand the reproduction of class inequality in American life. -- Emily W. Kane,author of The Gender Trap
This is an important book. Tamara Mose shines a piercing light on what we are doing forand toour children, and she effectively situates her analysis within the broader social contexts of race, gender, and class. -- Howard P. Chudacoff,author of Children at Play: An American History
A sociology professor at Brooklyn College, Ms. Mose examines the ritual of the playdate as if she were descending upon some strange tribe on a remote island. But she seems to belong to part of the world she discusses. * Wall Street Journal *

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      Publisher: New York University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 29/03/2016
      ISBN13: 9780814760512, 978-0814760512
      ISBN10: 0814760511
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      Description

      Book Synopsis


      Trade Review
      Sociologist Mose explores an emerging pattern of child-rearing within the context of declining use of public space, social class and the challenges busy urban families face building a sense of community. * Choice Connect *
      While carefully describing the social norms of playdates and birthday parties, and how these norms differ by social class, Mose also writes with a critical eye and welcome sense of humor. * American Journal of Sociology *
      The Playdateis a very engaging book . . . this work has deep implications for how we understand the reproduction of class inequality in American life. -- Emily W. Kane,author of The Gender Trap
      This is an important book. Tamara Mose shines a piercing light on what we are doing forand toour children, and she effectively situates her analysis within the broader social contexts of race, gender, and class. -- Howard P. Chudacoff,author of Children at Play: An American History
      A sociology professor at Brooklyn College, Ms. Mose examines the ritual of the playdate as if she were descending upon some strange tribe on a remote island. But she seems to belong to part of the world she discusses. * Wall Street Journal *

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