Gary D. Mikolinski
Burgess, Ernest W., and Harvey J. Locke.
The Family From Institution to Companionship
. New York: American Book Company, 1945. A detailed analysis of studies made by Burgess and Locke. An emphasis is put on the family as a group of unique, interacting personalities.
Burr, Wesley, Reuben Hill, F. Nye, and Ira L. Reiss.
Contemporary Theories About the Family
. New York: The Free Press, 1979. Explains the history of theory building about families.
Duvall, Evelyn Mills Ph.D.
Marriage and Family Development.
New York: Harper and Row Publishers, 1977. Describes the developmental stages that families move through during their life cycle.
Kenision, Kennenth, and the Carregie Council on Children.
All Our
Children.
New York: Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich, 1977. Discusses the conclusions of the Carnegie Council on Children about the relationship between the nature of society and child development.
Lasch, Christopher.
Haven in a Heartless World
. New York: Basic Books. An essay on the modern history of the family.
Levitan, Sar A., and Richard S. Belous.
What’s Happening to the American Family
? Baltimore: The John Hopkins University Press, 1981. Explores the stresses and strains put on members of a modern American family by society.
Lewis, Michael, and Leonard A. Rosenblum.
The Child and It’s Family
. New York: Pendelum Press, 1979. Discusses the genetic, psychological, and neurophychological factors that influence infant development. (Difficult reading)
Mansnick, George, and Mary Joe Bane.
The Nations Families 1960-1990.
Boston: Auburn House, 1980. Explains the joint research centers attempts to identify the emerging trends of the urban family, and to interpret its implications.
Mosteller, Frederick, and Daniel Moynhan.
On Equality of Educational
Opportunities.
New York: Random House, 1972. Examines differences in educational services and opportunities available to children in relation to geographical location, religion, and race.
Rofes, Eric, and the Fayerweather Street School.
The Kid’s Book of Divorce, By, For, and About Kids
. Lexington, Massachusetts: The Lewis Publishing Company, 1981. A unique book written by children from divorced families. Direct and to the point. Very enjoyable reading.
