Families in America: A Reference Handbook

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An in-depth and multifaceted examination of the contemporary American family, this introductory handbook is the only one of its kind and presents a solid, authoritative overview. For anyone who thinks of the American family as still conforming to the Leave It to Beaver model, it's safe to say that the reruns are far out of step with reality. Families in America provides a thorough review of the diverse, fluctuating needs of the contemporary American family. There is little doubt that the American family has changed from colonial times to the present. But what have those changes been How have family dynamics shifted to deal with the countless new looks of the American Family In Families in America, author Jeffrey Scott Turner has written a current and complete work that will be of great interest to general audiences as well as students of psychology and sociology. This work sheds light on everything from multicultural family variations and reproductive technologies to families of divorce and blended families. The book is bolstered by chapters that cite recent and important books on family life, as well as a listing of educational videotapes on family life in America.

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"Students or teachers who seek current information about families will find ample factual data clearly presented in this comprehensive book on family life in the United States. Recommended." - The Book Report "[W]ell suited to such a variety of people seeking an introduction to the evolving challenges American families meet ... Some of the great strengths of the book lie in the expansive resource lists ... This volume would be useful in public, academic, and high school libraries as a concise, highly readable introduction to the American family." - Reference & User Services Quarterly "[P]rovides a comprehensive overview of the diverse modern-day family in one compact package ... A detailed table of contents, complete subject index, and glossary make this unique reference tool simple to navigate and a pleasure to use. This handbook is highly recommended for public and all levels of academic libraries." - American Reference Books Annual "[D]oes an excellent job of framing the issues ... indeed well suited to such a variety of people seeking an introduction to the evolving challenges American families meet... This volume would be useful in public, academic, and high school libraries as a concise, highly readable introduction to the American family." - Reference & User Services Quarterly

Author Bio

Jeffrey Scott Turner is coordinator of the Human Development Program at Mitchell College, New London, CT.