The American family
Subtitle: historical perspectives
By: edited by Jean E. Hunter & Paul T. Mason.
Contributors: Hunter, Jean E., 1943-; Mason, Paul T., 1938-; Duquesne History Forum (22nd : 1988 : Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Publisher: Duquesne University Press
Published: 1991
Place of publication: Pittsburgh, Pa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 211
Subjects: Family -- United States -- History
Description: Twelve essays discuss aspects of American family life since colonial times and examine current theories about family history. The essays were selected from those presented at the 22nd Duquesne History Forum held October 1988 in Pittsburgh, Penn. Among the topics: a colonial family business, health problems of urban blacks, WWII courtship, mother-daughter relationships, and the acculturation of Mexican and Italian immigrants.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 168-208) and index.
Selected proceedings of the Twenty-Second Duquesne History Forum held Oct. 26-28, 1988, in Pittsburgh.