About this title: Drawing on in-depth observations of black and white middle-class, working-class and poor families, this study explores the fact that class does make a difference in the lives and futures of American children and offers a picture of childhood in the 21st century.
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Binding: Original Wraps
Publisher: University of California Press, Berkeley
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780520239500ISBN:0520239504
Description: Very Good. 331 pages including index. A sociological study on the effects of race, gender, religion and social class on children, revealiing how they make a difference in the childrens' later lives. VERY GOOD condition. Price sticker on rear cover. Minor scuffing and edgewear. Slight curling to the lower portion of the book. Text clean and solid. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Univ of California Pr
Date Published: 2003-08-01
ISBN-13:9780520239500ISBN:0520239504
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: University of California Press
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780520239500ISBN:0520239504
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Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Univ of California Pr, Berkeley CA
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780520239500ISBN:0520239504
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Univ of California Pr
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780520239500ISBN:0520239504
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: University of California Press
Date Published: 2003-09-11
ISBN-13:9780520239500ISBN:0520239504
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: UNIV OF CALIFORNIA PR
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780520239500ISBN:0520239504
Description: "Less than one in five Americans think 'race, gender, religion or social class are very important for getting ahead in life, ' Annette Lareau tells us in her carefully researched and clearly written new book. But as she brilliantly shows, everything... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: University of California Press
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780520239500ISBN:0520239504
Description: Good. We strive to make sure our books are in good condition. However, sometimes a book that's not in "good" condition does slip through. I also cannot guarantee that your text will be free from highlighting. I can't guarantee it will have a CD either. That being said, If you are not satisfied with your purchase please contact me and I will make it as right as possible. We do not sell International cheap International edition that might not work for your class. Don't get ripped off! Buy US edi. read more
"A must read for anyone who still believes the fallacy that our lived experiences ever equalize in the in-di-visible equation of a class-melting pot we call that good old American Dream. Stir in a little bit of 'we are only equal in the height of chains' and you'll get her scope. Not a perfect ethnography (certainly the methodology, selected highlights, etc. can be questioned), but still a good example of the applicable potential and larger scope a well-wrought qualitative analysis can yield and wield over a purely quantitative approach.
A good read for creative writers working in class conscious material too. Her specific both/and categorical positioning, dividing the middle class, working class, and poor (I would have preferred working poor), has helped uncover some mechanisms of fiction I never paid much attention to before. IMO, it is a worthy organizational tool to cannabalize for fiction and novel outlines.
I heard that a new edition of her study, where she interviews and follows up on the children ten years later in their lives, is coming out soon. Lareau's (outside observer) ethnography was good enough that I will read her updated edition with pleasure."
"I read this for a sociology class at school. I'm not sure you really want to get me started on this book so I'll try to condense and keep it brief... Basically Lareau's thinking is that working class and poor parents allow their children the "accomplishment of natural growth" which is largely because the parents have little or not involvement in their kids lives while middle class parents use "concerted cultivation" because they make every effort (to the point of ridiculous schedules) to develop their kids talents and skills. She very clearly prefers the "accomplishment of natural growth."
Now, I will say that Lareau has a couple good points in that the middle class needs to slow down and our kids don't need to be involved in *everything* under the sun. Children do indeed need unstructured, free play time. I agree 100% on that. We also need to reestablish respect for adults - however, the respect that she is so excited about in the working class and poor families is often gained (as shown in her study) through the threat of the child being hit by the parent if they are disrespectful. Is that the best way to gain respect or is that even real respect?
I could go on (and on and on) about this book but I'll stop. It was a compelling read because I was spitting nails through most of it..."
"Disappointing. While the author's research is somewhat solid, it seems she is trying to promote it as having external validity (i.e. generalizing it to society), something that qualitative research like Lareau's CANNOT do. That's not the purpose. The book needs to be re-worked and re-marketed in that framework. I read a dozen reviews and they all claimed that the book had tremendous implications for society, which again, by nature of the study, it cannot. If you're looking for in in-depth account of 12 families and how their social class may have affected their parenting styles, this book may be interesting. If you want to understand general problems in society, you will have to look elsewhere."
"Rich and readable description of the way social class shapes interaction with institutions. (And there's a lot of unreadable sociology out there.) Made me think about the choices I make with my kids."
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