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Dr. Benjamin Spock and Dr. Michael B. Rothenberg discuss the 40th anniversary of the book “Baby and Child Care”

BROADCAST: Mar. 11, 1985 | DURATION: 00:54:39

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Synopsis

Dr. Benjamin Spock and Dr. Michael B. Rothenberg discuss the 40th anniversary edition of the book “Baby and Child Care.” The two discuss the changes they've made to the book, criticism they’ve faced since releasing the book, and how they’ve rethought gender roles in childcare. Studs plays “Hush Little Baby” - The Weavers (1955).

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 11, 1985

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
54 minutes, 39 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Childhood & Youth Feminism, Women, Women's Studies Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health

People

Medical personnel Authors, Writers Scientists

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Spock, Benjamin, 1903---Interviews Rothenberg, Michael B.--Interviews Spock, Benjamin, 1903-. Baby and child care. Rothenberg, Michael B. Baby and child care. Infants--Care. Child care Physicians--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973 Vietnam War Parenting Child psychology Steinem, Gloria Gender roles Gender stereotypes

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