Scanzoni, John H. 1935- creator text bibliography nyu New York McGraw-Hill 1995 monographic eng

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xviii, 474 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Contents: Central ideas: Introduction: what this book is about -- Families we choose -- Families we're born with -- Some contemporary sexual scenes -- Inventing erotic friendships -- Historical perspectives: Earlier families: from the 1700s to the 1920s -- From the modern family to the invention of post- modern families- the 1920s through the 1960s -- Examples of today's reinventions: Some questions about singleness -- Cohabitation- the spread of informal marriages -- Exploring formal marriages and remarriages -- Conflict, negotiation and problem-solving -- Aggression against women -- Divorce and its responsibilities -- Aging, the family life cycle and life courses -- The Responsibilities of paid work and homework -- Responsible birthing and parenting -- The Sexual and physical abuse of children -- The Quest for responsibility: Public policies for families. John Scanzoni. Includes bibliographical references (p. 427-450) and indexes. n-us--- Families United States Marriage United States HQ536.S335 306.8/0973 0070551332 (acidfree recycled paper) 94040493 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/mh022/94040493.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/mh022/94040493.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/mh022/94040493.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/mh022/94040493.html DLC 941006 20210414114025.0 4434883