This firsttime collection of essays brings together dr. Benjamin spock, first published in 1946 as the common sense book of baby and child care, advocated abandoning the rigid regimes and capital punishment previously considered normal and healthy, and adopting what spocks detractors dubbed. Benjamin spock s common sense book of baby and child care probably didnt look like much when it first came out in 1946 just in time for the baby boom. Benjamin spock invented permissive parenting styles. Spocks book was first published at the start of the world war ii baby boom and soon became an authoritative and reliable guide for parents. Spock talks with mothers 1961, raising children in a difficult time 1974, and dr. Spocks revisions of what had been his most recent advice to include small amounts of lean animal foods in childrens diets stemmed from a switch he himself made to an allplant diet in 1991, after a series of illnesses that left him weak and. Spock, born may 2, 1903, new haven, connecticut, u. Benjamin spock, in full benjamin mclane spock, byname dr. Spocks book did not receive much notice from the media when it was published in nineteen forty six. This is not a book that you sit down and read from.
Yet, seven hundred fifty thousand copies of the book were sold during the year after its. Benjamin spock books list of books by author benjamin spock. Dr spocks classic baby and child care book is definitely a case of the latter category. Starting with the first edition of his book in 1946, dr. Spocks influence still felt as his centennial nears. Benjamin spock graduated at the top of his class at columbia universitys medical school and worked for ten years as a pediatrician before writing baby and child care.
Benjamin spocks common sense book of baby and child care probably didnt look like much when it first came out in 1946 just in. Spocks pregnancy guide book by marjorie greenfield. Spock has now updated and expanded this reference to meet the changes and challenges of the next century. The common sense book of baby and child care wikipedia. Benjamin spock has helped two generations of parents raise their kids with his timeless bestseller, dr. Spocks baby and child care by spock, benjamin free us delivery isbn.
The emotional and physical needs of children from birth to age two guides parents through baby colic, infant fretfulness, diaper rash, spittingup, choosing a doctor, first foods, ear infections, walking, separation anxiety, toilet training, the dangers of spoiling children and many other challenges. Spocks baby and child care, for the controversy caused by his psychological advice, and for his early and courageous opposition to the war in vietnam. With its nearly 50 million copies in more than 40 translations, the book is said to be second in sales only to the bible. Sixtyfive years ago today, one of the most revolutionary books in american history was published. It sold more than 50 million copies and was translated into more than 40 languages. Spock was intriguing as wellwe should all aspire to speak so vocally and publicly about issues pertaining to health and social justice in the united states. As a first time mom this is a great resource and i know ill be referring to it often. While attending medical school, he married his first wife, jane, who would later collaborate on his book.
Spock repeatedly revised his own book over the years, and, for the. The book has sold more than 50 million copies in 42 languages. Spock has been at the forefront of child care since he first made a splash seven decades ago. Spocks book baby and child care was published in 1946.
Spock company, has written this authoritative book to answer all your questions and help ensure a happy, healthy pregnancy. Spocks insightful writings on connecting with your childs inner life during the allimportant early years. Needlman is cofounder of reach out and read, a child literacy program that has received the unesco confucius prize and the david m. Spocks timeless lessons in parenting the conversation. Organized for fast and easy reference, and including entirely new sections covering. The emotional and physical needs of children from birth to age 2 dr. Rebuilding american family values, and raising children in a difficult time. Having sold more than 50 million copies in 42 languages, dr. Spocks pregnancy guide will take you month by month through the thrilling journey to parenthood, with special focus on how to. Spocks book was a huge bestseller, second in the u.
And so in the opening chapter of the book, first published in hardcover. Dr spocks baby basics by needlman, dr robert paperback book the fast free see more like this dr. The book, the common book of baby and child care, completely changed how children were raised in the latter half of the 20th century and have become one of the bestselling nonfiction books of all time. Spocks book was the first widely read parenting manual that indulged both the hearts and minds of. Among spocks other writings are a babys first year, feeding your baby and child coauthored, decent and indecent, a teenagers guide to life and love, dr. Spocks name is only listed as a way of cashing in for the author, as, at most, only 1% of the book covers dr. Spocks book became the childrearing bible of the baby boomer generation. That book has guided the care of babies and children for more than half a century, ever since the baby boom began in 1946, when dr. The common sense book of baby and child care is a book by american pediatrician benjamin spock and one of the bestselling books of the twentieth century, selling 500,000 copies in the six months after its initial publication in 1946 and 50 million by the time of spock s death in 1998.
An informative book with lots of helpful tips and ideas for all stages of a childs life. As of 2011, the book had been translated into 39 languages. It remains the source book, the most authoritative and reliable guide available. I read with interest the voices from the past article that reprinted part of dr. The emotional and physical needs of children from birth to age two guides parents through baby colic, infant fretfulness, diaper rash, spittingup, choosing a doctor, first foods, ear infections, walking, separation anxiety, toilet training, the dangers of. Filled with practical advice on how to care for children from the cradle to youth, dr. Doctor spocks baby and child care download ebook pdf. See more ideas about spock, dr spock and famous vegans.
Spocks baby and child care is an essential resource for parents. Rubenstein prize from the library of congress, among other honors. In 1946, spock published his book the common sense book of baby. Noted obstetrician marjorie greenfield, md, one of the new team of medical experts at the dr. Spocks book bore little resemblance to his blunt and condemning tones at home, thomas maier writes in his new biography, dr.
Benjamin spocks revolutionary book about how to raise children was first published on july 14, 1946. The book is well organized and covers its subject matter in a clear, common sense manner. I was very disappointed about this and definitely felt cheated as i would not have noticed or purchased this book otherwise. Spock always recommended meat and milk products as part of a childs diet. Jane cheney married spock in 1927 and assisted him in the research and writing of dr. It became the widelyaccepted bible on child rearing, and much of the advice dr. Spock s baby and child care has been translated into thirtynine languages and has sold more than fifty million copies worldwide since its first publication in 1946.
Spock has been at the forefront of child care since he first made a. Spocks baby and child care has been translated into thirtynine different languages and has sold more than fifty million copies worldwide since its first. First published as the common sense book of baby and child care, this book has seen nine revisions and is now sold as dr. Benjamin spocks common sense book of baby and child care probably didnt look like much when it first came out in 1946 just in time for the baby boom. But what is the appeal of benjamin spocks book and should parents still. Depending on the volume, different topics may be addressed such as divorce, single parenting, and modern fathering, but the basics remain the same. Spocks child rearing book common sense book of baby and child care, first published in 1946, sold 750,000 copies the first year, has since sold over 50 million copies, and is sixth in sales only to the bible. From its first appearance in 1946, baby and child care served as the. Sensible advice from americas most trusted childcare expert. The author of eleven books, he was a political activist for causes that vitally affect children. The common sense book of baby and child care is a book by american pediatrician benjamin spock and one of the bestselling books of the twentieth century. I hate to say it, but our problem started with american icon, dr. Click download or read online button to get doctor spocks baby and child care book now.
Since his first book appeared more than half a century ago, over fifty million copies have been sold, and the book has been translated into fortytwo languages. Spocks book baby and child care was published in 1946, just in time for the postworld war ii baby boom. Spocks teachings, and those are only small excerpts. Spocks baby basics, he also coauthored the 8th and 9th editions of dr. The book, the common book of baby and child care, completely changed how children were raised in the latter half of the 20th century and has become one of the bestselling nonfiction books of all time. But with his conversational tone and his concise, practical tips on everything from toilet. Reading it now, after having read many more detailed books, i cant help but wish that this was the only book on the subject i ever read. But with his conversational tone and his concise, practical tips on everything from toilettraining to calming a colicky baby, spock helped to usher in a new era of american home life. Book blurbs, the quotes that appear on the back of a book from other writers, were dubbed disgusting tripe.
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