In
Enduring Bonds, Philip N. Cohen, renowned sociologist and blogger of the wildly popular and insightful
Family Inequality, examines the complex landscape of today's diverse families. Through his interpretive lens and lively discussions, Cohen encourages us to alter our point of view on families, sharing new ideas about the future of marriage, the politics of research, and how data can either guide or mislead us. Deftly balancing personal stories and social science research, and accessibly written for students, Cohen shares essays that tie current events to demographic data. Class-tested in Cohen’s own lectures and courses,
Enduring Bonds challenges students to think critically about the role of families, gender, and inequality in our society today.
Philip N. Cohen is Professor of Sociology at the University of Maryland, College Park. He is the author of
The Family: Diversity, Inequality, and Social Change and the
Family Inequality blog. His essays have appeared in the
New York Times, Washington Post, and
The Atlantic.
"A must read. … Whether you agree with all his conclusions or not, you can absolutely trust Philip Cohen’s data and his integrity."—Stephanie Coontz, author of The Way We Never Were: American Families and the Nostalgia Trap
"Cohen pulls no punches, exposing sloppy science, bad policy, and persistent prejudices."— Lisa Wade, author of American Hookup: The New Culture of Sex on Campus.
"Engaged social science at its best. … Cohen represents the best our profession has to offer on some of the most pressing social, cultural, and economic issues of our turbulent times."—William T. Bielby, University of Illinois, Chicago, and former President, American Sociological Association
272 pp.6 x 9Illus: 42 b/w illustrations, scattere
9780520292390$29.95|£25.00Paper
Feb 2018