Childfree by choice : the movement redefining family and creating a new age of independence
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Author
Contributors
Blackstone, Lance, writer of afterword.
Published
[New York, New York] : Dutton, [2019].
ISBN
9781524744090, 1524744093
Physical Desc
xviii, 279 pages ; 24 cm
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MOSES LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
306.874 BLACKST
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306.874 BLACKST
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306.874 BLACKST
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306.874 BLACKST
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Published
[New York, New York] : Dutton, [2019].
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9781524744090, 1524744093
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-279).
Description
"From Dr. Amy Blackstone, childfree woman, co-creator of the blog 'we're {not} having a baby!', and nationally recognized expert on the childfree choice, comes a definitive investigation into the history and current growing movement of adults choosing to forgo parenthood. Dr. Blackstone is no stranger to a wide range of negative responses when she informs people she doesn't have--nor does she want--kids: confused looks, patronizing quips, thinly veiled pity, even outright scorn and condemnation. But she is not alone in opting out when it comes to children. More people than ever are choosing to live childfree, and openly discussing their decision to do so. In spite of this, the childfree lifestyle is frequently seen as taboo, and its effects personally and culturally are still often misunderstood. Blackstone, a professor of sociology, has been studying the childfree choice since 2008, a decision she and her husband had already confidently and happily made. Using her own and others' research, as well as her personal experience, she delves into the childfree movement from its conception to today. Exploring gender and perceived gender roles, race, sexual orientation, politics, environmentalism, and feminism, she strips away the misconceptions surrounding non-parents and reveals the still radical notion that support of the childfree can lead to better lives and societies for all: parents, non-parents, and children alike."--Dust jacket.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Blackstone, A., & Blackstone, L. (2019). Childfree by choice: the movement redefining family and creating a new age of independence . Dutton.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Blackstone, Amy and Lance, Blackstone. 2019. Childfree By Choice: The Movement Redefining Family and Creating a New Age of Independence. Dutton.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Blackstone, Amy and Lance, Blackstone. Childfree By Choice: The Movement Redefining Family and Creating a New Age of Independence Dutton, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Blackstone, Amy,, and Lance Blackstone. Childfree By Choice: The Movement Redefining Family and Creating a New Age of Independence Dutton, 2019.
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