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Item Details
Title:
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CURRENT WIDOWHOOD
MYTHS & REALITIES |
By: |
Helena Lopata |
Format: |
Paperback |
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£44.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
0803973969 |
ISBN 13: |
9780803973961 |
Publisher: |
SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC |
Pub. date: |
15 December, 1995 |
Series: |
Understanding Families series |
Pages: |
272 |
Description: |
This unique textbook synthesizes the information available on the topic of widowhood, presenting and then debunking a number of myths surrounding widowhood. The book begins with a definition of basic concepts, followed by a comparative and historical perspective on the situation of widows in several countries and selected communities in the United States. It then explores a range of subjects and issues including emotions, identity, roles and external relationships of widows from cross-cultural perspectives. |
Synopsis: |
This unique textbook synthesizes the information available on the topic of widowhood, presenting and then debunking a number of myths surrounding widowhood. The book begins with a definition of basic concepts, followed by a comparative and historical perspective on the situation of widows in several countries and selected communities in the United States. It then explores a range of subjects and issues including emotions, identity, roles and external relationships of widows from cross-cultural perspectives. |
Publication: |
US |
Imprint: |
SAGE Publications Inc |
Returns: |
Returnable |
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