Families in America: A Reference Handbook
- ISBN-10
- 1576076288
- ISBN-13
- 9781576076286
- Series
- Families in America
- Category
- Family & Relationships
- Pages
- 351
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Author
- Jeffrey S. Turner
Description
Examines the issues surrounding families in America, including diversity in family life, family planning, divorce, single-parent families, abusive family relationships, and gay and lesbian families.
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