Boyhood in America [2 volumes]: An Encyclopedia [2 volumes] (The American Family)

Another trailblazer: the first reference work to focus on the life and history of American boyhood through the centuries-on the plains and farms, in the cities and factories. Coverage spans education, ethnicity, sports, work, religion, health issues, and more. Father Knows Best is history. Single-parent families. Foster and adopted families. Stepfamilies. Gay and lesbian families. Interracial families. Divorce and remarriage. Latchkey children. Teenage parents. In America today, the "traditional" family is the exception rather than the rule.The six encyclopedias that make up The American Family survey the panoramic history and current state of American culture from the perspective of the family. They are designed for use by general readers. Anyone who has ever had, or been, a child or a parent will want access to this inexhaustible storehouse of information.Special Features Include:-- Volumes overseen by superstar scholars, with articles by battalions of experts recruited from across the country-- Insights from psychology, sociology, and medicine to enhance the historical perspective-- A writing level that appeals to scholars and professionals who work with young people but is also suitable for general readers and browsersThe series comprises six independent A-to-Z encyclopedias, each with its own advisory board, editorial slant, and apparatus, including a generous illustration program, bibliography, and index.The first reference work to focus on the life and history of American boyhood through the centuries, Boyhood in America covers education, ethnicity, sports, work, religion, health issues, and more. Expert contributors offer perspectives from a myriad of disciplines, including history, cultural studies, media studies, education, literature, sociology, psychology, and anthropology. These volumes:-- Chronicle boys' activities, hobbies, and intense interests throughout history, from penny arcades to video games,fishing to drag racing, the Lone Ranger to G.I. Joe-- Feature entries on the inspirational boyhoods of Theodore Roosevelt, Frederick Douglass, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and others and discuss how each man's upbringing was representative of the experiences of his generation and social milieu-- Analyze the changing roles and relationships of boys as family members, wage earners, students, and among peers-- Address historical and contemporary causes of bullying, gang involvement, drug use, and suicide These reference works focus on the life and history of American boyhood through the centuries. The books cover education, ethnicity, sports, work, religion, health issues, and more. Expert contributors offer perspectives from a myriad of disciplines, including history, cultural studies, media studies, education, literature, sociology, psychology and anthropology.; The books: chronicle boys' activities, hobbies, and intense interests throughout history, from penny arcades to video games, fishing to drag racing; feature entries on the inspirational boyhoods of Theodore Roosevelt, Frederick Douglass, Ralph Waldo Emerson and others, and discusses how each man's upbringing was representative of the experiences of his generation and social milieu; analyze the changing roles and relationships of boys as family members, wage earners, students and among peers; and address historical and contemporary cases of bullying, gang involvement, drug use and suicide Boyhood in An Encyclopedia provides insight into the origins of the American man. More than a well-researched collection of facts about American boys and boyhood, this illuminating investigation addresses such issues as the influence of children on American culture and the attitudes of adults toward boys as they relate to school, religion, TV programs, and competitive sports. The book includes analyses of the influence of boys on the creation of toys like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the role of comic books as vehicles for expressing rebellion. It covers topics from the boyhood of Theodore Roosevelt to the exploitation of young boys in show business. This title offers an examination of boys from different racial backgrounds and reveals how they have developed their own cultures. Preliminaries......Page 1 Contents......Page 9 A-to-Z List of Entries......Page 11 Contributors and Their Entries......Page 15 Forward......Page 23 Preface......Page 27 Introduction......Page 31 Volume 1: Entries A to K......Page 37 Volume 2: Entries L to Z......Page 459 Bibliography......Page 815 Index......Page 857 About the Editors......Page 894 This work focuses on the life and history of American boyhood through the centuries. The book covers education, ethnicity, sports, work, religion, health issues, and more. Expert contributors offer perspectives from a myriad of disciplines, including history, cultural studies and sociology The Six Titles That Make Up The American Family Offer A Revitalized New Take On U.s. History, Surveying Current Culture From The Perspective Of The Family And Incorporating Insights From Psychology, Sociaology And Medicine. V. 1. A-k -- V. 2. L-z. Edited By Priscilla Ferguson Clement, Jacqueline S. Reinier ; Foreword By Elliott West. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 769-835) And Index.