The mommy myth the idealization of motherhood and how it has undermined all women - Douglas, Susan J. (Susan Jeanne) 1950-; Michaels, Meredith W. (New York Free Press, 2005)
The new momism -- Revolt against the MRS -- Mouthing off to Dr. Spock -- Threats from without: satanism, abduction, and other media panics -- Attack of the celebrity moms -- Threats from within: maternal delinquents -- The war against welfare mothers -- The "mommy wars" -- Dumb men, stupid choices, or why we have no childcare -- Moms "R" us -- Dr. Laura's neighborhood: baby wearing, nanny cams, and the triumph of the new momism -- Exorcising the new momism.
First Free Press trade paperback edition 2005
Keywords: Motherhood -- United States; Mothers -- United States; Women in mass media