The American Family: From Obligation to Freedom

Traces the movement from mutualism to individualism in the context of American family life. Families survived or even flourished during colonization, Revolution, slavery, immigration and economic upheaval. In the past century, prosperity created a culture devoted to pleasure and individual fulfilment.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2011-11-30

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780230337442

DOI: 10.1057/9780230339668

Dimensions: 229cm x152cm

Pages: 211