Childhood as a Mirror of Culture

Inspired by J. H. Van den Berg’s book ‘Dubious Maternal Affection’ the author illustrates the changing nature of the concept of ‘child’. Throughout history, opinions and ideas about child development and pedagogy have changed dramatically. These normative views are shaped by the cultural context of...

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Main Author: Koops, Willem 1944- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Rhodes University 2011
In: The Indo-Pacific journal of phenomenology
Year: 2011, Volume: 11, Issue: 2, Pages: 1-9
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