Author:
Cherlin, Andrew J., 1948-
Edition Statement:1st ed.
Imprint:New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2009.
Description271 p. : ill., map ; 25cm.
Note:How American family life is different -- The historical origins of the American pattern, 1650-1900 -- The rise of the companionate marriage, 1900-1960 -- The individualized marriage and the expressive divorce, 1960-2000 -- The American way of marriage -- The M-factor -- Blue-collar blues/white-collar weddings -- Slow down.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (p. [237]-253) and index.
