Gibson, Colin
Dissolving Wedlock
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415032261
- author:
- Gibson, Colin
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1993
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.4 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, Family & Relationships, Divorce,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Dissolving Wedlock explores the significant rise in divorce rates throughout the twentieth century. By examining the historical, demographic, sociological, legal, political and policy aspects of this increase, Colin Gibson delves into the effects it has had on family patterns and habits. This multi-disciplinary study presents a comprehensive analysis of the socio-legal consequences of family breakdown. It will be valuable reading for lecturers, students and professionals working in social policy, sociology and social work, as well as lawyers dealing with divorce cases.