Lone Parenthood in the Life Course

Lone Parenthood in the Life Course, Volume 1, provides a comprehensive sociological analysis of single parents in the 21st century. This academic work examines how divorce and separation have shaped modern family structures. By utilizing a life course perspective, the text explores the specific trajectories of lone parents regarding health, wellbeing, labor market behavior, and poverty.

This volume in the Parenting and Relationships category uses both qualitative and quantitative data to compare institutional settings across countries like France, Germany, and Australia. It addresses the diversity of one-parent households and the social representations surrounding them. Written for sociologists, demographers, and policy makers, this study of single parents offers critical insights into the evolving nature of parenting and family dynamics over the last fifty years.