{"product_id":"the-new-american-grandparent-a-place-in-the-family-a-life-apart-9780674608382","title":"The New American Grandparent A Place in the","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo leading sociologists of the family examine the changing role of American grandparentshow they strive for both independence and family ties.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA comprehensive and intriguing portrait of grandparenting in America today. -- Maggie Scarf * New York Times Book Review *\u003cbr\u003eA sensitive, compassionate, and finely grained portrait of grandparenthood in contemporary American society. Cherlin and Furstenberg are to be congratulated for entering this arena of kin relations, which has, until now, been almost completely neglected. -- Lillian B. Rubin, author of \u003ci\u003eWorlds of Pain\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eIntimate Strangers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLively and down-to-earth, this authoritative book should interest all thoughtful adults… For most grandparents, this book shows, the great challenge is how to maintain family ties, but not at the cost of independence and autonomy. -- Matilda White Riley, Associate Director, National Institute on Aging\u003cbr\u003eSuperb—a fascinating, beautifully written exploration of an important but neglected aspect of contemporary social life. This book represents the sociological imagination and social research at its best. -- Vern L. Bengston, Director, Gerontology Research Institute, Andrus Gerontology Center, University of Southern California\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements   1. Introduction   2. The Modernization of Grandparenthood   3. Styles of Grandparenting   4. Grandparental Careers   5. Variations   6. A Special Case: Grandparents and Divorce   7. The Influence of Grandparents on Grandchildren   8. The Future of Grandparenthood   Appendices   Notes   Index","brand":"Harvard University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359095095639,"sku":"9780674608382","price":27.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780674608382.jpg?v=1754123561","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-new-american-grandparent-a-place-in-the-family-a-life-apart-9780674608382","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}