Centuries of Childhood: A Social History of Family Life

This paperback edition of "Centuries of Childhood" shows signs of wear typical of its age. The cover is worn with some edge wear and discoloration, but the binding remains intact. There is no dust jacket as it is a softcover edition. The pages are slightly yellowed, consistent with a publication from 1965, but they remain free of inscriptions or library markings.

"Centuries of Childhood: A Social History of Family Life" by Philippe Ariès, published by Vintage Books, a division of Random House in 1965, offers a groundbreaking exploration of the evolution of childhood and family structures in Western society. This edition, translated from the French by Robert Baldick, is a softcover version identified by ISBN 0-394-70286-7. Ariès, a renowned French historian, delves into the concept of childhood as a social construct, examining its transformation over centuries. This work is considered a seminal text in historical sociology and has influenced numerous studies in the field. The book is in a used condition, with noticeable wear on the cover and some discoloration, yet remains a valuable piece for collectors and scholars interested in the history of family life.