The Social History of the American Family: An EncyclopediaMarilyn J. Coleman, Lawrence H. Ganong The American family has come a long way from the days of the idealized family portrayed in iconic television shows of the 1950s and 1960s. The four volumes of The Social History of the American Family explore the vital role of the family as the fundamental social unit across the span of American history. Experiences of family life shape so much of an individual’s development and identity, yet the patterns of family structure, family life, and family transition vary across time, space, and socioeconomic contexts. Both the definition of who or what counts as family and representations of the "ideal" family have changed over time. Features:
The Social History of the American Family is an ideal reference for students and researchers who want to explore political and social debates about the importance of the family and its evolving constructions.
|
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 81
... B. F. Skype Slave Families Smart Marriages Conferences SoccerMoms SocialExchange Theory Social Fatherhood Social History ofAmerican Families: Colonial Era to 1776 Social History ofAmerican Families: 1777 to 1789 Social History ofAmerican.
... Social History ofAmerican Families: 1790 to 1850 Social History ofAmerican Families: 1851 to 1900 Social History ofAmerican Families: 1901 to 1920 Social History ofAmerican Families: 1921 to 1940 Social History ofAmerican Families: 1941 ...
... Social History ofAmerican Families: 1790 to 1850 Social History ofAmerican Families: 1851 to 1900 Social History ofAmerican Families: 1901 to 1920 Social History ofAmerican Families: 1921 to 1940 Social History ofAmerican Families: 1941 ...
... social critics and cultural commentators about the status of the American family and itsfuture. On one side of this debate are those claimingthe American family is in decline. These critics point to demographic statistics regarding ...
... social phenomena haveinfluenced families just as they havebeen affected by families.As editors ofthis encyclopedia, we have attempted toinclude aspectsof the social history ofAmerican families thathave thegreatest relevance for ...
Other editions - View all
The Social History of the American Family: An Encyclopedia Marilyn J. Coleman,Lawrence H. Ganong No preview available - 2014 |