Enduring Bonds
Inequality, Marriage, Parenting, and Everything Else That Makes Families Great and Terrible
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Family & Relationships
| Author: | Philip N. Cohen | ISBN: | 9780520965959 |
| Publisher: | University of California Press | Publication: | February 6, 2018 |
| Imprint: | University of California Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Philip N. Cohen |
| ISBN: | 9780520965959 |
| Publisher: | University of California Press |
| Publication: | February 6, 2018 |
| Imprint: | University of California Press |
| Language: | English |
In Enduring Bonds, Philip N. Cohen, renowned sociologist and blogger of the wildly popular and insightful Family Inequality, examines the complex landscape of today's diverse families. Through his interpretive lens and lively discussions, Cohen encourages us to alter our point of view on families, sharing new ideas about the future of marriage, the politics of research, and how data can either guide or mislead us. Deftly balancing personal stories and social science research, and accessibly written for students, Cohen shares essays that tie current events to demographic data. Class-tested in Cohen’s own lectures and courses, *Enduring Bonds *challenges students to think critically about the role of families, gender, and inequality in our society today.
In Enduring Bonds, Philip N. Cohen, renowned sociologist and blogger of the wildly popular and insightful Family Inequality, examines the complex landscape of today's diverse families. Through his interpretive lens and lively discussions, Cohen encourages us to alter our point of view on families, sharing new ideas about the future of marriage, the politics of research, and how data can either guide or mislead us. Deftly balancing personal stories and social science research, and accessibly written for students, Cohen shares essays that tie current events to demographic data. Class-tested in Cohen’s own lectures and courses, *Enduring Bonds *challenges students to think critically about the role of families, gender, and inequality in our society today.
