“andrew j cherlin”

This reader examines the family through two lenses--the familiar private family, in which we live our personal lives, and the public family, in which we deal with broader societal issues, such as raising the next generation, and the care of the elderly. Consequently, these readings look both at inti... More

Nationally recognized for its sound scholarship and balanced approach and written by one of the leading authorities in the field, "Public and Private Families," 3/e examines the family through two lenses, the familiar private family in which we live most of our personal lives, and the public family ... More

The Dictionary of Globalization provides a critical overview of the contemporary globalization debate, bringing together all the disparate elements of a vast and ever-growing literature. Framed by a lively introductory chapter which examines the emergence and propulsion of this concept into widespr... More

Reviews of the first edition: * "This is an excellent overview... I]t will act as a great reference work for teachers and higher education students." --British Ecological Society* "A highly useful reference and resource for all those involved in or studying environmental politics and policy, not ju... More

Two leading sociologists of the family examine the changing role of American grandparents--how they strive for both independence and family ties.... More

In spite of the upset children experience after parental separation, Furstenberg and Cherlin find that most Children adapt successfully as long as their mother does reasonably well financially and psychologically, and as long as conflict between parents is low. The casualty of divorce is usually the... More