Marriage and cohabitation / Arland Thornton, William G. Axinn, Yu Xie.

Author/creator Thornton, Arland
Other author Axinn, William G.
Other author Xie, Yu, 1959-
Format Book
Publication InfoChicago : University of Chicago Press, 2007.
Descriptionix, 443 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
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Subjects

SeriesPopulation and development
Population and development (Chicago, Ill.) ^A287128
Contents Introduction -- Historical perspectives on marriage -- Comparing marriage, cohabitation, and being single -- Entering marital and cohabiting unions -- Influence of parental youth factors before birth of study child -- Influence of parental factors during childhood and adolescence of the children -- The courtship process and union formation -- Religious affiliation and commitment -- The influence of attitudes, values, and beliefs -- Educational influences -- Work, earnings potential, and career aspiration -- Conclusions.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [391]-428) and index.
LCCN 2007003732
ISBN9780226798660 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0226798666 (cloth : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HQ 536 .T455 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold