{"product_id":"current-widowhood-myths-realities-understanding-families-series-9780803973961","title":"Current Widowhood: Myths \u0026 Realities (Understanding Families series)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Widowhood: Myths \u0026amp; Realities (Understanding Families series)\u003c\/strong\u003e by Lopata, Helena Znaniecka. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780803973961.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This book should be read by all those coping with widowhood; those studying gender, aging, or social roles; and those providing services to widows.\" --Choice \"This volume provides an overview of the major themes that have characterized the study of widowhood in recent decades. . . .There is a richness and depth to the discussion, which draws on a large body of research not only on widowhood but also on such related topics as later-life marriage, caregiving roles, friendship ties, employment patterns, and the changing roles of wife and mother. . . .This volume brings together Helena Znaniecka Lopata′s insights and understandings based on nearly 30 years of research on widowhood in a variety of contexts. . . .The book is well anchored in its focus on widowhood as both a process of transition--involving the movement from wife to widow--and as a status--with certain characteristics, rights, and expectations--held by previously married individuals.\" --Anne Martin Matthews,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sage Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44428113739829,"sku":"ByrdShop_0803973969","price":227.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780803973961_589ec0e0-b927-42c3-b317-8c6137fee63e.jpg?v=1784271601","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/current-widowhood-myths-realities-understanding-families-series-9780803973961","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}