The case for marriage : why married people are happier, healthier, and better off financially / Linda J. Waite, Maggie Gallagher.

Author: Waite, Linda J.

Edition Statement:1st ed.

Imprint:New York : Doubleday, 2000.

Description260 p. ; 24 cm.

Note:[ch.] 1. The marriage wars : five myths of the postmarriage culture -- [ch.] 2. The marriage bargain -- [ch.] 3. The cohabitation deal -- [ch.] 4. In sickness and in health : the medical power of marriage -- [ch.] 5. Happily ever after? : marriage, happiness, and mental health -- [ch.] 6. With my body I thee worship : the sexual advantages of marriage -- [ch.] 7. The wages of wedlock -- [ch.] 8. For richer or for poorer : the wealth and poverty of spouses -- [ch.] 9. Being fruitful : why married parents are better -- [ch.] 10. When should parents part? -- [ch.] 11. Is marriage a hitting license? -- [ch.] 12. Is her marriage really worse than his? -- [ch.] 13. Why is marriage in trouble? -- [ch.] 14. Renewing marriage.

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.

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