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The Archaeology of Childhood

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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.
Jane Eva Baxter is associate professor and chair of anthropology and a member of the American Studies Program Committee at DePaul University.
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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