Dr. Benjamin Spock's Pocket Book of Baby and Child Care,"1955
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First published in 1946, pediatrician Benjamin Spock's book transformed childhood for generations of children. Instead of espousing the rigid doctrines of his day, Spock advocated a flexible, more compassionate approach to parenting--encouraging parents to trust their instincts, listen to and play with their children, and appreciate their individual differences. When Spock died in 1998, his book had sold nearly 50 million copies worldwide.
First published in 1946, pediatrician Benjamin Spock's book transformed childhood for generations of children. Instead of espousing the rigid doctrines of his day, Spock advocated a flexible, more compassionate approach to parenting--encouraging parents to trust their instincts, listen to and play with their children, and appreciate their individual differences. When Spock died in 1998, his book had sold nearly 50 million copies worldwide.
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1955
Subject Date
1955
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, New York, New York
Creator Notes
Written by Benjamin Spock and published by Pocket Books, New York, New York.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2012.36.21
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 6.52 in
Width: 4.25 in
Thickness: .875 in
Inscriptions
Handwritten in ink inside front cover: Marie Goltry / #503 / Clara Ford Nurses Home
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