Healthy American families : a progressive alternative to the religious right / John H. Scanzoni.
| Author/creator | Scanzoni, John H., 1935- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Santa Barbara, Calif. : Praeger, ©2010. |
| Description | xliii, 225 pages ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Families in flux versus the myth of a golden age -- Chipping away at sexual traditions : pre-1960s -- Work and parenting for men and women : something old, something new -- Human sexuality : from taboo to celebration -- Partnering : love is where it's at -- Parenting all our children : a mission for Americans of goodwill -- Ten guidelines for healthy families in the new century. |
| Abstract | There is no question that the idea of family has changed throughout history, especially during the 20th century. With the very concept in flux, how can we develop a vision of family that is moral, workable, and makes sense in the 21st-century, postindustrial world? Healthy families, the book asserts, spring from a blend of "conservative" ideals (responsibility and accountability) and "liberal" ideals (innovation and change). The result is "responsible change" that benefits both the individual and society. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [205]-219) and index. |
| LCCN | 2009051220 |
| ISBN | 9780313384011 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0313384010 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780313384028 (ebk.) |
| ISBN | 0313384029 (ebk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HQ536 .S3364 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |