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The New American Grandparent : A Place in the Family, A Life Apart /

Cherlin, Andrew

The New American Grandparent : A Place in the Family, A Life Apart / Frank F. Furstenberg, Jr. , Andrew Cherlin. - 1 online resource (288 p.)

Frontmatter -- CONTENTS -- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Modernization of Grandparenthood -- 3 Styles of Grandparenting -- 4 Grandparental Careers -- 5 Variations -- 6 A Special Case: Grandparents and Divorce -- 7 The Influence of Grandparents on Grandchildren -- 8 The Future of Grandparenthood -- Appendices -- NOTES -- INDEX

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


Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.


In English.

9780674029484

10.4159/9780674029484 doi


SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General.

HQ759.9 ǂb C44 1986eb

306.87