| Description |
383 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
The new momism -- Revolt against the MRS -- Mouthing off to Dr. Spock -- Threats from without: satanism, abduction, and other media panics -- Attack of the celebrity moms -- Threats from within: maternal delinquents -- The war against welfare mothers -- The "mommy wars" -- Dumb men, stupid choices, or why we have no childcare -- Moms "R" us -- Dr. Laura's neighborhood: baby wearing, nanny cams, and the triumph of the new momism -- Exorcising the new momism |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [337]-361) and index |
| Subject |
Motherhood -- United States.
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Mothers -- United States.
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Mass media and women -- United States.
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Feminism -- United States.
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| Author |
Michaels, Meredith W.
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| ISBN |
0743259998 : |
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