Encyclopedia of Marriage, Divorce and the Family

The latest in a series of encyclopedias focusing on social issues, The Encyclopedia of Marriage, Divorce and The Family is the first single-volume reference to encompass the range of issues, attitudes and realities associated with our era's rapidly evolving life-styles. In over 500 entries arranged in an A-to-Z format, this volume explains all of the terms and concepts used by various professionals in their work with families. In addition, the author's introduction offers a concise overview of recent changes in living arrangements, social attitudes and parenting practices. Extensive appendixes have been added to accommodate those looking for more help or guidance, and a thorough bibliography and index, as well as extensive cross-references, have also been included for easy access to information.DiCanio, Margaret is the author of 'Encyclopedia of Marriage, Divorce and the Family' with ISBN 9780595000227 and ISBN 0595000223.