02334cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000280011324500270014126400510016830000470021933600260026633700260029233800360031850000310035450501560038550800260054152013040056753400450187165300200191665300120193685600430194899900170199112359UtSlPG20260610133308.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQH1 aFiske, John,d1842-190114aThe Meaning of Infancy 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-05-010 aI. The meaning of infancy. From "Excursions of an evolutionist" -- II. The part played by infancy in the evolution of man. From "A century of science".  aProduced by Al Haines  a"The Meaning of Infancy" by John Fiske is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the developmental significance of infancy and its crucial role in human evolution, linking biology and education in a thoughtful exploration of childhood's importance in shaping humanity. Fiske's analysis not only outlines the biological and psychological implications of a prolonged infancy but also emphasizes the social dimensions emerging from this phase of life.  In this book, Fiske argues that the lengthening of infancy among humans compared to other animals is pivotal to understanding our species' capacity for progress and civilization. He articulates how this extended period of helplessness fosters educational opportunities and shapes social structures, particularly family dynamics. By examining the evolutionary context, he posits that the dependence of infants on their caregivers has led to permanent familial bonds and the formation of society. He further suggests that the unique characteristics of human infancy—its plasticity and educability—are what allow for the accumulation of knowledge and morality over generations, ultimately positioning humanity as the culmination of a long evolutionary process. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHuman evolution  aInfants40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12359  c53777d53777