The late Michael Meinecke was Director of the Museum of Islamic Art in Berlin at the time of his death in 1995 (1994?).
"A well-argued and impressively researched contribution to the
field of the history of childhood."
-"Environmental History",
"Fluently written, well researched, alert to the wider picture,
this book is an important contribution."
-"American Historical Review",
"Paris brings to life the wonder of summer camp. . . . This book
will be of great value to those interested in recreation and
leisure in Norht America, and it will delight those who have their
own summer camp experiences. . . . Highly recommended."
-"Choice",
"Paris's fine book on American summer camps nicely demonstrates how
social and cultural historians can connect this autonomous world of
children with the history of childhood."
-"American Journal of Play",
"Using an impressive array of camp records, memoirs, social
scientific literature, and, most entertainingly, children's letters
and diaries, Paris brings alive the experiences and motivations of
the camp directors, parents, and campers."
-"Anthropological Quarterly",
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