Shadow of Marriage - Singleness in England, 191460

Informationen zum Autor Penny Summerfield is Professor of Women's History at Manchester University Lynn Abrams is Professor of Gender History at the University of Glasgow Klappentext This book stakes out new territory within an exciting,emerging field of study. Not only does it uncover the history of a neglectedgroup, but it also offers valuable insights into the significance of maritalstatus which are equally relevant to current debates on marriage and family. Zusammenfassung This book stakes out new territory within an exciting!emerging field of study. Not only does it uncover the history of a neglectedgroup! but it also offers valuable insights into the significance of maritalstatus which are equally relevant to current debates on marriage and family. -- . Inhaltsverzeichnis List of tables Acknowledgements List of abbreviations 1. Introduction: The prince may yet come 2. 'Consider her palaces': Work! housing and life styles 3. Family standbys: Brothers! sisters! daughters! sons 4. Relations without a name: Sex and intimacy 5. Mad or bad? Parenthood outside marriage 6. 'A world clamouring for motherhood': Adoption and fostering 7. Family romances: Aunts and uncles 8. Interest and emotion: Professional and paid work with children 9. Conclusion: 'Other' lives Appendices Select bibliography of secondary sources Index

Product details

• Authors: Katherine Holden
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.03.2010
• EAN: 9780719068935
• ISBN: 978-0-7190-6893-5
• No. of pages: 257
• Series: Gender in History (Paperback); Gender in History (Paperback)
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Family; Humanities, art, music > History > Cultural history; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories