And finally, she develops reasonable projections of the future of the family that will be core elements contributing to the creation of a politically democratic and economically prosperous world."--BOOK JACKET.

Contemporary women's movement and the future of the American family.

One of the most surprising and controversial social debates of the past two decades has been about the meaning and importance of marriage and the family in contemporary American life. Referred to by some as a culture "war over the family," the debate has pitted those concerned about the weakening

'In this time of spiritual emergency, we need all the food that we can get. Laurie Bowen has created a resource that is excellent in every way: practical, intelligent, while also inspiring and 'kitchen tested' in real families. This is the authentic lay spirituality that our people need.' --Fr. Richard

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