Benjamin Spock

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Benjamin Spock

Benjamin Spock (pronounced: /ˈbɛndʒəmɪn spɒk/; May 2, 1903 – March 15, 1998) was an American pediatrician whose book Baby and Child Care, published in 1946, is one of the best-sellers of all time. The book's premise to mothers is that "you know more than you think you do."

Etymology

The name "Benjamin" is of Hebrew origin and means "son of the right hand." The surname "Spock" is of Dutch origin and is a variant of "Spook," meaning "ghost" or "specter."

Related Terms

  • Pediatrics: The branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents from birth up to the age of 18.
  • Child Care: The care, supervision and guidance of a child or children, usually from age six weeks to age thirteen.
  • American: Relating to the United States of America.
  • Hebrew: A Semitic language of the Northern Central group, spoken mainly in Israel.
  • Dutch: Relating to the Netherlands or its people or language.

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