American Families: A Multicultural Reader

American Families: A Multicultural Reader

<P>In the past forty years, American families have become more racially and ethnically diverse than ever before. Different family forms and living arrangements have also multiplied, with single-parent families, cohabiting couples with children, divorced couples with children, stepfamilies, and newly-visible same-sex families. During the same period, socioeconomic inequality among families has risen to levels not seen since the 1920s. </P> <P>This second edition of <EM>American Families</EM> offers several benefits:</P> <UL> <LI>clear conceptual focus </LI> <LI>new attention to the historical origins of contemporary family diversity </LI> <LI>well-chosen essays by leading names from across the curriculum </LI> <LI>explores the interactions between race-ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality in shaping family life </LI> <LI>cCompletely updated and expanded bibliography of related sources </LI> <LI>new companion website with student and instructor resources to enhance learning. </LI></UL> <P>Leading off with a comprehensive and teachable introduction to the topic, this completely updated, revised, and expanded second edition of Stephanie Coontz's classic collection <EM>American Families</EM> remains the best resource available on family diversity in America. </P> <P>For additional information and classroom resources please visit the <EM>American Families</EM> companion website at www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415958219.</P> <P> </P>