{"product_id":"the-price-of-motherhood-why-the-most-important-job-in-the-world-is-still-the-least-valued-by-ann-crittenden-rare-books","title":"The Price of Motherhood: Why the Most Important Job in the World is Still the Least Valued by Ann Crittenden [rare books]","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:54d05fcf-b7f0-4f5f-b3c2-ad9251237420-17\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-12\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"525cea75-4b43-46ad-b474-7b2a123ed8e6\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"785\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"56\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"95\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Price of Motherhood: Why the Most Important Job in the World is Still the Least Valued\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAnn Crittenden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e examines the economic and social costs of motherhood, arguing that society systematically undervalues the work mothers do. Crittenden highlights how women often face financial penalties—such as lost wages, reduced career opportunities, and long-term economic insecurity—simply for raising children. The book critiques workplace structures, government policies, and cultural attitudes that fail to recognize caregiving as essential labor. Through research, case studies, and personal stories, it makes a compelling case for rethinking how societies measure value, advocating for policies and cultural changes that better support and respect mothers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"1433\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"811\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAnn Crittenden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an American journalist and author known for her work on economics, gender, and social policy. She has written for major publications such as \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and has reported extensively on global economic and political issues. Crittenden’s writing often focuses on how economic systems impact everyday lives, particularly for women and families. With \u003cem data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eThe Price of Motherhood\u003c\/em\u003e, she gained widespread recognition for bringing attention to the hidden financial burdens of caregiving, contributing to ongoing discussions about gender equality and social justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Best Of Used Books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":48458795745537,"sku":null,"price":899.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/pvgh.jpg?v=1775462857","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-price-of-motherhood-why-the-most-important-job-in-the-world-is-still-the-least-valued-by-ann-crittenden-rare-books","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}