Pricing the Priceless Child

Pricing the Priceless Child

The Changing Social Value of Children

by Viviana A. Rotman Zelizer

277 pages· 1985· ISBN 9780691034591
Join Readfeed freeFind clubs reading this
Rate this book:

Browse books you can read free on Readfeed

No club is reading this yet — be the first to start one

Start a club free
About
This study traces the emergence of changing attitudes about the child, at once economically "useless" and emotionally "priceless", from the late 1800s to the 1930s. It describes how turn-of-the-century America discovered new, sentimental ways to determine a child's monetary worth.

Discuss Pricing the Priceless Child with other readers

Join or start a book club for Pricing the Priceless Child on Readfeed. Live chat, shared reading progress, and AI discussion questions — free to get started.

Sign up freeBrowse book clubs

Frequently asked questions

How do I join a book club for Pricing the Priceless Child?

Sign up free on Readfeed, then browse public clubs or start your own club with Pricing the Priceless Child as the current read. Invite friends with a share link and discuss together with live chat and AI discussion questions.

Can I discuss Pricing the Priceless Child with other readers online?

Yes. Readfeed book clubs let you chat live, share progress, and join discussions about Pricing the Priceless Child with readers worldwide — whether your club is virtual, in-person, or hybrid.

Is Readfeed free?

Yes. Creating an account and joining book clubs is free. Sign up to find readers who love the same books and start discussing today.