Public and Private Families: An Introduction

by Andrew Cherlin

Public and Private An Introduction discusses the meaning of family, how it has evolved and continues to evolve, from both a private and public perspective. Andrew Cherlin guides students through an exploration of the history of families around the world in a way that prompts critical and sociological thinking.

Public and Private An Introduction defines the private family as our personal space, where we live most of our personal lives. Contrastingly, the public family is where we deal with broader societal issues and challenges. Cherlin invites students to take a close look at and assessment of gender, race, ethnicity and social class. Students are simultaneously prompted to explore the impact society, the workplace and public policy have on the family and family structures.

The ninth edition of Public and Private An Introduction includes expanded research and discussion on LGBTQ family life, and it also includes a new section on online matchmaking and commitment.

464 pages, Hardcover

Published February 3, 2020

Reviews

[Mari · Rating 1 out of 5]

Agonizing, to say the least.

[Library Bee · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm still reading it, but this textbook does have a political leaning. It focuses mostly on Femail Studies, and only negatively touch on men. Men, Husbandry, and Male Statistics of death rates in work, military, assault; hardly touched. Nor enthesis the importance of fathers. Or the harm mothers could do too.