The American family is changing. Divorce, single parents, and stepfamilies are redefi ning the ways we live together and raise our children. Many "experts" feel these seemingly inevitable changes shou
Originally published in 1985, this book analyzes and compares community life in metropolitan areas of the United States, Sweden, and England, focusing on the ways culture and environment interact to i
Processes of Aging: Social and Psychological Perspectives is based on a monumental series of studies on the psychological and social aspects of aging in relation to mental health. This effort gives sc
The State of Our Unions 2011: Navigating the Path to Parenthood identifies the key cultural and social factors that make the transition to parenthood successful. At a time when many media reports and