American Families

<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>