Hunter-Gatherer Childhoods: Evolutionary, Developmental, & Cultural Perspectives

Bibliographic Collection:

Anthropogeny

Publication Type: Book

Authors: Hewlett, Barry S.; Lamb, Michael E.

Year of Publication: 2005

Edition: 1st Ed.

Number of Pages: 467

Publisher: Aldine Transaction

City: New Brunswick

Publication Language: eng

ISBN Number: 0202307484

Keywords: Child development., Children, Hunting and gathering societies

Abstract:

In the vast anthropological literature devoted to hunter-gatherer societies, surprisingly little attention has been paid to the place of hunter-gatherer children. Children often represent 40 percent of hunter-gatherer populations, thus nearly half the population is omitted from most hunter-gatherer ethnographies and research. The twenty-six contributions to this volume are designed to bridge the gap in our understanding of the daily lives, knowledge, and development of hunter-gatherer children. Theoretical and conceptual issues -- Why does childhood exist? -- Who cares for hunter-gatherer children? -- Social-emotional, cognitive, and motor development -- Culture change and future research.

URL: http://lccn.loc.gov/2004007786

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