Single parent families
Subtitle: diversity, myths, and realities
By: Shirley M.H. Hanson ... [et al.] editors.
Contributors: Hanson, Shirley M. H., 1938-
Publisher: Haworth Press; Routledge
Published: 1994
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 593
Subjects: Single parents -- United States.
Description: Here is a comprehensive source of vital information on single parent families in contemporary society. This book analyzes literature and empirical research concerning single parent families and explores issues and challenges they face. Contributing authors from many fields and perspectives examine a broad range of subjects relating to families in which one person is primarily responsible for parenting. The only state-of-the-art compendium on the topic of single parent families available today, the book synthesizes empirical, theoretical, and contemporary literature about the diversity, myths, and realities of single parent families in western countries.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Has also been published as Marriage & family review, v. 20, no. 1/2 and v. 20, no. 3/4, 1994"--T.p. verso.