The history of toys : from spinning tops to robots
Jaffe, Deborah2006
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This text traces the history of toys through the ages. It reflects changing attitudes to childhood as well as the influences of technology and the invention of materials. It explores the various influences on toys from politics and marketing to religion and education.
Main title:
The history of toys : from spinning tops to robots / Deborah Jaffe.
Author:
Imprint:
Stroud : Sutton, 2006.
Collation:
viii, 280 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), map, ports. ; 25 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.Includes bibliographical references (p. 267-272) and index.
ISBN:
9780750938495 (hbk)
Dewey class:
688.72745.59
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
234011