One of the most surprising and controversial social debates of the past two decades has been about the meaning and importance of marriage and the family in contemporary American life
This is a social and cultural analysis of community life in metropolitan areas of three nations -- the United States, Sweden, and England. The author focuses on how environment and culture interact to shape human behavior. Despite their many similarities, the three societies offer remarkably contrasting urban forms, and thus provide a unique opportunity for comparative research. The findings suggest goals for urban community development in Ame...
Examining evidence from social and behavioral science, history, and evolutionary biology, this book shows why fathers are deserting their families in record numbers. This book suggests concrete policies, and fresh ways of thinking and acting that helps fathers improve their marriages and family lives.
