Motherhood

How should we care for our children?

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Self Help
Cover of the book Motherhood by Anne Manne, Allen & Unwin
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Anne Manne ISBN: 9781741158939
Publisher: Allen & Unwin Publication: September 1, 2005
Imprint: Allen & Unwin Language: English
Author: Anne Manne
ISBN: 9781741158939
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Publication: September 1, 2005
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Language: English

Recent generations of women thought they could have it all: children and a full family life combined with a successful career. But who had time to wonder at what price and who pays?

Working mothers, stay-at-home mothers, paid childcare, women without children: these are controversial topics that inspire passionate and divisive argument and constant media attention. Anne Manne is one of the most perceptive commentators in the debate, and in this timely new book, she tackles the issues. She looks at how we value motherhood and childhood, and asks at what point the rights of mothers might conflict with the needs of children. She explores the conflict between our society's glorification of the individual and the fundamental nature of parenthood which forces our focus and energy onto others.

Sometimes confronting, always humane, Motherhood covers the debates over early institutional childcare, the problems of reconciling work and family life, the crisis of fertility, and the impact of the new capitalism on the changing landscape of childhood. Manne's is an impassioned and intelligent argument. By putting the questions differently, she comes to propose a fresh, new way to perceive feminism and motherhood.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Recent generations of women thought they could have it all: children and a full family life combined with a successful career. But who had time to wonder at what price and who pays?

Working mothers, stay-at-home mothers, paid childcare, women without children: these are controversial topics that inspire passionate and divisive argument and constant media attention. Anne Manne is one of the most perceptive commentators in the debate, and in this timely new book, she tackles the issues. She looks at how we value motherhood and childhood, and asks at what point the rights of mothers might conflict with the needs of children. She explores the conflict between our society's glorification of the individual and the fundamental nature of parenthood which forces our focus and energy onto others.

Sometimes confronting, always humane, Motherhood covers the debates over early institutional childcare, the problems of reconciling work and family life, the crisis of fertility, and the impact of the new capitalism on the changing landscape of childhood. Manne's is an impassioned and intelligent argument. By putting the questions differently, she comes to propose a fresh, new way to perceive feminism and motherhood.

More books from Allen & Unwin

Cover of the book Not Just Jam by Anne Manne
Cover of the book Love and Vertigo by Anne Manne
Cover of the book The Gentleman's Garden by Anne Manne
Cover of the book Heart of a Champion by Anne Manne
Cover of the book Moron to Moron by Anne Manne
Cover of the book Little Wing by Anne Manne
Cover of the book Lyla: Through My Eyes - Natural Disaster Zones by Anne Manne
Cover of the book Teaching Early Years by Anne Manne
Cover of the book Guitar Highway Rose by Anne Manne
Cover of the book Cruise Control: The Anti-Princess Club 5 by Anne Manne
Cover of the book Happy Camper! The Susie K Diaries by Anne Manne
Cover of the book Rolling with the Punchlines by Anne Manne
Cover of the book Wholefood Baking by Anne Manne
Cover of the book Skinny Meals in Heels by Anne Manne
Cover of the book Gordon Barton by Anne Manne
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy