Kids' Stuff Toys and the Changing World of American Childhood |
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| Author:
| Cross, Gary |
| ISBN: | 978-0-674-50335-9 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 1999 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $117.95 |
Book Description:
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Gary Cross explores the meaning of American toys throughout this century. What does the endless array of action figures and fashion dolls mean? How have toys reflected who we are, and who we want our children to be? Tapping a rich vein of cultural history, Kids' Stuff exposes the serious business behind a century of playthings.
Gary Cross explores the meaning of American toys throughout this century. What does the endless array of action figures and fashion dolls mean? How have toys reflected who we are, and who we want our children to be? Tapping a rich vein of cultural history, Kids' Stuff exposes the serious business behind a century of playthings.