Current Widowhood
| Author | : Helena Znaniecka Lopata |
| Publisher | : SAGE Publications, Incorporated |
| Total Pages | : 280 |
| Release | : 1996 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015037420711 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 (11 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Current Widowhood by : Helena Znaniecka Lopata
Download or read book Current Widowhood written by Helena Znaniecka Lopata and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1996 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
