Author

Publication

2012 - Connor Court Publishing, Ballan, Vic, Victoria

Language

English

Word Count

121,250 words, Guess

Page Count

485 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • DDC306.81
  • LCCHQ519 .A53 2012

Description

This book reviews the evidence on the benefits of marriage for society, children, and adults. It argues that healthy, stable, and happy marriages are the optimal institution for promoting individual wellbeing and healthy societies. It reviews the purpose of marriage, changing social values, divorce and one parent families, cohabitation, and the pursuit of personal happiness. Chapters include: The pursuit of marital happiness; Happy, healthy and secure adults; Happy, healthy and well-adjusted children; Happy, healthy and prosperous societies; Changing cultural values; The changing regulation of marriage and divorce; The decline in marital permanence; Soul mates and cohabitation; The growing marriage divide; Policy responses; From culture wars to common good; and Modern marriage and the pursuit of happiness.

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