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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... Demographic Changes: Aging of America; ElderAbuse; Estate Planning; Estate Taxes; Extended Families; Funerals ... Demographics and Destiny.” New York Times Book Review (October 20,1996). Abortion InMay2013, the House of Representatives ...
... Demographic Changes: Cohabitation Rates; Demographic Changes: Divorce Rates; Divorce and Separation;Shared Custody. Further Readings Abramowicz, S. “English Child Custody Law, 1660–1839: The Origins of JudicialIntervention in Paternal ...
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