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 Info | Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2007. |
| Description | ix, 443 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Supplemental Content | Contributor biographical information |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Subjects |
| Series | Population 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [391]-428) and index. |
| LCCN | 2007003732 |
| ISBN | 9780226798660 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0226798666 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HQ 536 .T455 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |