Description |
ix, 443 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
Series |
Population and development |
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Population and development (Chicago, Ill.)
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [391]-428) and index. |
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. |
Subject |
Marriage -- United States.
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Unmarried couples -- United States.
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Young adults -- United States -- Attitudes.
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United States -- Social conditions -- 1945-
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Added Author |
Axinn, William G.
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Xie, Yu, 1959-
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ISBN |
0226798666 (cloth : alk. paper) |
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9780226798660 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Standard No. |
NLGGC 301174806 |
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AU@ 000041267567 |
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NZ1 11240739 |
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