Viviana A. Zelizer
Viviana A. Zelizer is a prominent American sociologist known for her work on the social meaning of money and economic sociology. She has contributed significantly to understanding how cultural and social factors influence economic behavior.
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1. Pricing The Priceless Child
The Changing Social Value of Children
This insightful work delves into the transformation of societal perceptions regarding the value of children in the United States from the late 19th to the 20th century. It explores the shift from viewing children as economic assets, contributing to family income, to seeing them as emotionally priceless beings, cherished for their sentimental value rather than their economic utility. The book examines how this change influenced legal, social, and economic frameworks, including child labor laws, life insurance policies, and adoption practices, highlighting the complex interplay between economic factors and cultural values in shaping the modern concept of childhood.
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