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This anthology is designed to broaden student awareness of the increasing diversity of American families, and to promote discussion of related social policies, legal issues, and trends. The 32 readings avoid unnecessary jargon as they reflect on the dynamics of gender, race, class, and ethnicity as they pertain to marriage and family. Hutter (Rowan U.) edits the fourth edition which contains a new preface and 18 new readings covering topics including Internet dating, the Internet and family relations, wives and families of professional baseball players, single parenthood by choice, divorce, and fatherhood. The volume does not contain a subject index. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This anthology reflects the cultural diversity of the American family by providing a range of relevant articles integrating race, class, gender, and ethnicity. The collection of 35 readings reveals both historical trends and unique variations that widen our understanding of the diversity, patterns, and dynamics of the American family. Topics new to the fourth edition include: Internet dating, the Internet and family relations, wives and families of professional baseball players, the depiction of fathers in comic books, single parenthood by choice, divorce and fatherhood. The readings avoid jargon and sophisticated statistical techniques, making them easily accessible for non-sociologists. Each selection is accompanied by a brief introductory statement that highlights its sociological significance and contains an introductory essay focusing on pertinent issues and concerns.
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