The Historical Child
Paidology; The Science of the Child
The Historical Child, published in 1920, is a survey of childhood across cultures by Oscar Chrisman, professor at Ohio University, who had coined the word paidology for the scientific study of the child. In twelve chapters he describes the lives of children in ancient Mexico and Peru, Egypt, India, China, Japan, Persia, Judea, Greece and Rome, medieval Europe and the early United States. For each society he gathers what his sources say about marriage and birth, naming, dress, food, work, games and toys, punishment, religion and education, with reading lists at the end of each chapter. The book reflects the comparative approach and assumptions of early twentieth-century educational psychology. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Historical Child
The Historical Child by Oscar Chrisman can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Historical Child online?
Yes. The Historical Child opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Historical Child free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Historical Child is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Historical Child in the public domain?
Yes. The Historical Child by Oscar Chrisman is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Historical Child?
About 12 h 42 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Historical Child?
The Historical Child by Oscar Chrisman is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
