Playing with History American Identities and Children's Consumer Culture |
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| Author:
| Rosner, Molly |
| ISBN: | 978-1-9788-2208-5 |
| Publication Date: | May 2021 |
| Publisher: | Rutgers University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $170.00 |
Book Description:
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Examining cultural products geared towards teaching children American cultural identity, Playing With History highlights the changes and constancies in depictions of American identity since the advent of modern consumer society. The book examines political and ideological messages sold to children throughout the twentieth century through toys, dolls, books, and amusement parks.
Examining cultural products geared towards teaching children American cultural identity, Playing With History highlights the changes and constancies in depictions of American identity since the advent of modern consumer society. The book examines political and ideological messages sold to children throughout the twentieth century through toys, dolls, books, and amusement parks.