Current Widowhood: Myths & Realities, Vol. 3
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...
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"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, Booknews Explores the myths and assumptions that surround widowhood, looking at the situation of widows in various places and times, and discusses emotional issues, identity, roles, and support systems. Other topics include widowhood in homogeneous communities, kin roles, friendship in widowhood, and community and societal responses to American widows. For scholars in family studies, sociology, psychology, gender studies, and social work. Paper edition (unseen), $21.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Preface1Studying Widowhood12Widowhood in Other Places and Times213Widowhood in America434Wife Into Widow725Emotions, Sentiments, Resources, and Identities966Kin Roles in Widowhood1277Friendship in Widowhood1548Community and Societal Responses to American Widows1889Widowhood in Variation: Past, Present, and Future210References223Index239About the Authors251
\ BooknewsExplores the myths and assumptions that surround widowhood, looking at the situation of widows in various places and times, and discusses emotional issues, identity, roles, and support systems. Other topics include widowhood in homogeneous communities, kin roles, friendship in widowhood, and community and societal responses to American widows. For scholars in family studies, sociology, psychology, gender studies, and social work. Paper edition (unseen), $21.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
