The Postdivorce Family » (1st Edition)

This book analyzes the issues surrounding divorce and its implications for public policy. The authors integrate research and policy perspectives of scholars in various disciplines to focus on the consequences of divorce for children, the parents' responsibilities after divorce, nonresidential parenting, and the effects of a high divorce rate in society.

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While a divorce ends a marriage, it does not end the family growing out of that marriage. This book consists of eight articles from experts in various disciplines, focusing on the impact of divorce on children. Children's adjustment problems are discussed both in terms of general patterns, and individual differences. Parents' post-divorce responsibilities, such as custody issues, child support orders, and nonresidential parenting, are also covered. An additional section concerns the effects of the high divorce rate on family structure and, by extension, various social problems. Paper edition (unseen) $26.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)