Marriage and the Family is a comprehensive book written by Howard Becker that explores the dynamics and complexities of family relationships and marriage. The book delves into the social, cultural, and historical factors that shape the institution of marriage and the family, and examines the ways in which these relationships have changed over time. Becker provides a detailed analysis of the different forms of marriage, including monogamy and polygamy, and discusses the various challenges and benefits that come with each ...
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Marriage and the Family is a comprehensive book written by Howard Becker that explores the dynamics and complexities of family relationships and marriage. The book delves into the social, cultural, and historical factors that shape the institution of marriage and the family, and examines the ways in which these relationships have changed over time. Becker provides a detailed analysis of the different forms of marriage, including monogamy and polygamy, and discusses the various challenges and benefits that come with each type of union. He also examines the role of gender and power dynamics within marriage and family relationships, and how these factors influence the way in which couples interact with each other.The book also explores the impact of social and economic factors on marriage and family life, including the effects of poverty, education, and employment on family dynamics. Additionally, Becker discusses the role of religion and cultural traditions in shaping family relationships, and how these factors can influence the way in which individuals approach marriage and family life.Overall, Marriage and the Family provides a comprehensive and insightful examination of the complex dynamics of marriage and family relationships, and offers valuable insights into the factors that shape these important institutions. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of family life and the challenges and opportunities that come with marriage.Contributing Authors A. Irving Hallowell, Earle L. Reynolds, H. Scudder Mekeel And Others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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