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Inbunden (Hardback)
Språk
Engelska
Antal sidor
232
Utgivningsdatum
2018-01-23
Förlag
University of California Press
Illustrationer
15 tables & 1 b-w map, scatter
Dimensioner
229 x 157 x 20 mm
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431 g
Antal komponenter
1
ISBN
9780520295315

Gray Divorce

What We Lose and Gain from Mid-Life Splits

av Jocelyn Elise Crowley
Inbunden,  Engelska, 2018-01-23
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After twenty, thirty, or even forty years of marriage, countless vacations together, raising well-adjusted children, and sharing property and finances-what could go wrong? Gray Divorce offers a provocative look at the growing rate of marital splits after the age of 50, showcasing the voices of men and women who are considering, going through, or have undergone one. With empathy and insight, Jocelyn Crowley, who has written widely on family issues, uncovers the reasons for why men and women divorce-and the penalties and benefits that each pay for their choice. From the outside, many may ask why couples in mid-life and readying for retirement choose to make a drastic change in their marital status. Yet nearly 1 out of every 4 divorces is "gray." Crowley sheds light on why divorce occurs-seeing marriage in a different lens, understanding the seismic shift in individual priorities, and the impact of the increase in life expectancy. With a deft eye, she analyzes the experiences of women and men as they go through this life transition-specifically how women are affected economically while men are affected socially. With a realistic yet passionate voice, Crowley shares the personal positive outlooks and the necessary supportive public policies that must take place to best help new divorcees. Engaging and instructive, Gray Divorce is a must-read for anyone interested in contemporary American culture.
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"Crowleys guidance steers readers toward an empathetic understanding of older divorcing couples as well as ways to support these individuals in their new lives." * Library Journal * A seminal work of impressively articulate scholarship, Gray Divorce: What We Lose and Gain from Mid-Life Splits is essential reading for academics and non-specialist general readers with an interest in the subject. * Midwest Book Review * "A pioneer in examining this recent phenomenon through rich personal narratives. . . . An engaging read for anyone concerned about this recent phenomenon." * Gender and Society * Crowleys guidance steers readers toward an empathetic understanding of older divorcing couples as well as ways to support these individuals in their new lives. * Library Journal *

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Jocelyn Elise Crowley is Professor of Public Policy at Rutgers University. She is the author of The Politics of Child Support in America, Defiant Dads: Fathers' Rights Activists in America, and Mothers Unite! Organizing for Workplace Flexibility and the Transformation of Family Life.

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Acknowledgments 1. The Coming Tidal Wave of Gray Divorce 2. Before the Gray Divorce 3. Shortchanged: The Economic Gray Divorce Penalty 4. People Who Need People: The Social Gray Divorce Penalty 5. Moving Forward Personally 6. Moving Forward Publicly Data Appendix by Marc D. Weiner, JD, PhD Notes Index

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