The Future of the Family

The Future of the Family
Edited by Daniel P. Moynihan, Timothy M. Smeeding, and Lee Rainwater
HQ536 .F98 2004

The editors of this book have compiled a wide range of perspectives concerning the challenges and changes to the structure of the family. The book looks at important issues which have affected the family structure in the past, and reviews family and household trends over the latter part of the 20^th century. It also discusses the impact of significant current issues such as demography, public policy, the marginalization of the father, and the welfare state. Each interesting chapter contains excellent charts and graphs, and ends with supporting references.