Description
Published in 1963, Patterns of Infant Care in an Urban Community is a seminal work in the field of child development. It is based on a longitudinal study of 70 working-class families in Nottingham, England, and follows the development of their children from birth to five years old. The Newtons observed the families in their homes and interviewed the mothers extensively, collecting detailed data on their child-rearing practices, attitudes, and beliefs.
The book is a rich and nuanced portrait of the lives of these families. It highlights the challenges and constraints they faced, such as poverty, overcrowding, and lack of access to resources. However, it also shows how these families developed their own unique patterns of infant care, drawing on their own cultural traditions and experiences.
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