Book description
Since the advent of the American toy industry, childrenâs cultural products have attempted to teach and sell ideas of American identity. By examining cultural products geared towards teaching children American history, Playing With History highlights the changes and constancies in depictions of the American story and ideals of citizenship overâŚ
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1 author picked Playing with History as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Toys! Dolls! Amusement Parks! They arenât just playthings and play places; they are part of our national character and our consumer culture, as well as our private objects and experiences. Childhood is manufacturedâcreated in our homes, communities, schools, and yes, by play. This book has a lot to say about our history but it is also a fun reminder of the things many of us grew up with or wish we had. It just might have you rooting through your attic or old photo books.
From Janet's list on American children and history.
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