How Long to Read Family Life in 20th-Century America

How Long Does it Take to Read Family Life in 20th-Century America?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 51 minutes to read Family Life in 20th-Century America by Marilyn Coleman Ph.D.

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

No other century promoted such rapid change in American families than the twentieth century did. Through most of the first half of the century families were two-parent plus children units, but by the 1980s and 1990s divorce was common in half of the homes and many families were single-parent or included step-parents, step-siblings and half-siblings. The major changes in opinions and even some laws on race, gender and sexuality during the 1960s and 1970s brought change to families as well. Some families were headed by gay parents, lived in communes or other non-traditional homes, were of mixed race, or had adopted children. Family life had changed dramatically in less than 50 years. The change in the core make-up of what was considered a family ushered in new celebrations and holidays, ways of cooking, eating, and entertainment, and even daily activities. In this detailed look at family life in America, Coleman, Ganong and Warzinick discuss home and work, family ceremonies and celebrations, parenting and children, divorce and single-parent homes, gay and lesbian families, as well as cooking and meals, urban vs. suburban homes, and ethnic and minority families. Reference resources include a timeline, sources for further reading, photographs and an index. Volumes in the Family Life in America series focus on the day-to-day lives and roles of families throughout history. The roles of all family members are defined and information on daily family life, the role of the family in society, and the ever-changing definition of the term family' are discussed. Discussion of the nuclear family, single parent homes, foster and adoptive families, stepfamilies, and gay and lesbian families are included where appropriate. Topics such as meal planning, homes, entertainment and celebrations, are discussed along with larger social issues that originate in the home like domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, and divorce. Ideal for students and general readers alike, books in this series bring the history of everyday people to life.

How long is Family Life in 20th-Century America?

Family Life in 20th-Century America by Marilyn Coleman Ph.D. is 345 pages long, and a total of 87,975 words.

This makes it 116% the length of the average book. It also has 108% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Family Life in 20th-Century America Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours to read Family Life in 20th-Century America aloud.

What Reading Level is Family Life in 20th-Century America?

Family Life in 20th-Century America is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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