Broken Homes: A Study Of Family Desertion And Its Social Treatment, written by Joanna Carver Colcord and published in 1919, is a comprehensive examination of the social issue of family desertion. The book explores the causes and consequences of family desertion, and the ways in which society responds to this problem. Colcord analyzes the economic, social, and psychological factors that contribute to family desertion, and examines the impact of desertion on the abandoned spouse and children.The book also delves into the ...
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Broken Homes: A Study Of Family Desertion And Its Social Treatment, written by Joanna Carver Colcord and published in 1919, is a comprehensive examination of the social issue of family desertion. The book explores the causes and consequences of family desertion, and the ways in which society responds to this problem. Colcord analyzes the economic, social, and psychological factors that contribute to family desertion, and examines the impact of desertion on the abandoned spouse and children.The book also delves into the social treatment of family desertion, including the legal and institutional responses to this issue. Colcord examines the role of social workers, courts, and other institutions in addressing family desertion, and evaluates the effectiveness of these approaches. Additionally, the book explores the broader social and cultural context of family desertion, including the changing norms and values that have contributed to this problem.Overall, Broken Homes provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the complex issue of family desertion, and offers valuable insights into the ways in which society can address this problem. The book remains a relevant and important resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of family relationships and social problems.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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