Single Women/Family Ties: Life Histories of Older WomenSAGE Publications, 1989 M07 1 - 152 pages This important qualitative study illuminates lifelong single women's contributions to family development in relation to their widowed peers. Allen examines the social and historical contexts of the women's childhoods, their experiences as young adults and the processes leading to their being single or married. Midlife variations in family caregiving experiences and the meaning of being single in old age are also discussed. |
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... tell you in person how much you contributed to the book . To my parents , Jack and Betty Allen , and my brothers , John , Dan , and Doug , and my sister , Beth , thank you all for your encour- agement . Beth , you have always been my ...
... tell you in person how much you contributed to the book . To my parents , Jack and Betty Allen , and my brothers , John , Dan , and Doug , and my sister , Beth , thank you all for your encour- agement . Beth , you have always been my ...
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... Tell me about your family . Tell me about your friends . So far , you have mentioned- ( list the people for her ) . As you think about others in your life , is there anyone else you would add ? Tell me about the most important person in ...
... Tell me about your family . Tell me about your friends . So far , you have mentioned- ( list the people for her ) . As you think about others in your life , is there anyone else you would add ? Tell me about the most important person in ...
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... Tell me about your parents ' marriage : 2. Data about your mother and your father : A. Date of birth , birthplace , date of death , occupation , education . B. Tell me about your relationship with your mother ; your father : C. Did ...
... Tell me about your parents ' marriage : 2. Data about your mother and your father : A. Date of birth , birthplace , date of death , occupation , education . B. Tell me about your relationship with your mother ; your father : C. Did ...
Contents
Series Editors Foreword | 9 |
WorkingClass Single Women in Historical | 22 |
The Research Process | 38 |
Copyright | |
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