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.
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... television, personal computers, smartphones, and other gizmos thatwould likely seem magical tothem. On the other hand, they might besurprised at how little time presentday family members spend together, with work, school, and even ...
... Television star LucilleBall continues acting inILove Lucy while pregnant; though not the first television story line to include a pregnancy (which is referredto on the showonly by euphemisms), it is notablebecause ofthe popularity ofI ...
... television; over98 percent ofhouseholds have at least one television set that isonfor an average ofoverfour hourseach day. Television viewers are alsowatching numerous commercials during their weekly 28hours oftelevision. About ...
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