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Single Parent Families: Diversity, Myths and Realities :  Diversity, Myths and Realities - Marvin B Sussman

Single Parent Families: Diversity, Myths and Realities

Diversity, Myths and Realities

By: Marvin B Sussman, Shirley Hanson

Hardcover | 1 December 1994 | Edition Number 1

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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.Each chapter contains a demographic overview, definitions, a literature review, and implications for practice, research, education, and social policy. Theoretical and conceptual perspectives related to parenting and wider families are included. An analysis, synthesis, and commentary on single parent families concludes the volume. Themes highlighted throughout the book include socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of single parent families, cultural and ethnic features, and legal and ethical components. Some chapter topics include:

  • single parenthood following divorce
  • single parenthood following death of a spouse
  • never married teen mothers and fathers
  • female-headed homeless families
  • adoptions by single parents
  • noncustodial mothers and fathers
  • grandparents as primary parents
  • single parents of children with disabilitiesSingle Parent Families contains additional resources useful for family professionals: an annotated bibliography, a video/filmography, and a national community resource list. The book is intended for a multidisciplinary audience, including sociologists, psychologists, health care professionals, social workers, therapists, and other researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and educators. An ideal primary or reference text for undergraduate and graduate level programs, the book can also serve as a tool for staff development and continuing education in service agencies.

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