This work makes a significant contribution to the literature on
family process, structure, and well-being. It is a much-needed
comparative analysis across marital status (married, divorced,
remarried, and never-married women with children). Early chapters
are particularly useful for introducing beginning students to the
theoretical, conceptual, and policy issues at stake. Clear prose
and well-labeled tables make the substantive chapters accessible to
students but sacrifice none of the rigor of the analysis. This book
provides a thorough review of the literature and systematically
addresses a set of questions that are theoretically and politically
significant, particularly in light of the continuing concern over
the `demise' of the American family. It should enjoy a wide
readership in family studies, social work, sociology, and
psychology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. --Choice
"The authors present the results of their comprehensive and
sophisticated data analysis in a very readable style, accompanied
by generous use of graphics and practical examples. The findings
are presented in such a way that readers with less technical
backgrounds can easily comprehend the study results. This book will
serve as an excellent supplementary text in both undergraduate and
graduate classes. Also, it will be a valuable resource for family
life educators and researchers interested in pursuing these
questions related to family structure." --Journal of Marriage and
the Family How important is traditional family structure to the
success of family relationships? With political rhetoric often
substituting for credible information, leading family researchers
Alan Acock and David Demo separate fact from fiction regarding this
crucial policy concern. Based on the authoritative National Survey
of Families and Households, the authors' work examines the four
most common family types: two-parent families, divorced mothers
with children, remarried families, and unwed mothers. Their
meticulous analysis of the source material reveals myriad patterns,
problems, and solutions not previously discerned, while addressing
many familiar issues and assumptions with depth and clarity.
Combining sophisticated explications, ample graphics, and practical
examples, this volume has a great deal to offer professionals and
researchers in family studies, sociology, psychology, interpersonal
relationships, and gender studies at all levels.
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