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The Chosen Lives of Childfree Men

by Patricia Lunneborg

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

More and more couples are choosing not to have children. While much attention has been paid to this trend from a woman's point of view, men are often seen as having a secondary role in this choice, as ready to accept whatever their partners decide. In an age when men are expected to be caregivers as well as breadwinners and encouraged to take on more parental responsibilities, this volume argues that they need to be active participants in this crucial, life-altering decision. Based on in-depth interviews with 30 American and British childless men, this is the first book to explore the motives and consequences of voluntary childlessness from a man's perspective.

Book News Annotation:

Based on interviews with 30 American and British men, challenges the stereotype that men without children are immature, selfish, and irresponsible. Finds nine main types, including workaholics, lifelong learners, early retirees, stress reducers, and men avoiding the mistakes of their parents. Argues that men should be active participants in decided whether or not a couple has children.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Review:

There is something in this book that every man can relate to, and every man should read it--with or without his partner.Jerry Steinberg Founder of the non-profit social club, NO KIDDING!

Review:

Lunneborg's book makes a strong contribution to the narrative literature on motives to remain childless.Contemporary Sociology

Synopsis:

Explores the motives and consequences of voluntary childlessness from a man's perspective.
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About the Author

PATRICIA LUNNEBORG is a former Professor of Psychology and Adjunct Professor of Women's Studies at the University of Washington.
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Table of Contents

Preface

Not to Be a Father?

Personal Development

Relationships

Work and Money

At Home

Avoiding Mistakes

Not Liking Kids

Early Retirement

Avoiding Stress

Staying the Way We Are

Mixed Feelings

Men and Overpopulation

The Father Connection

To Sum Up

Appendix

References

Index

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780897895989
Editor:
Chi, Marilyn Mei-Ying
Editor:
Park, Clara C.
Editor:
Chi, Marilyn Mei-Ying
Author:
Lunneborg, Patricia
Author:
Park, Clara C.
Publisher:
J F Bergin & Garvey
Location:
Westport, Conn. :
Subject:
Family Relationships
Subject:
Psychology
Subject:
Men
Subject:
Men's studies
Subject:
Decision-making
Subject:
Childlessness
Subject:
Decision making -- United States.
Subject:
Men's Studies - General
Subject:
General Family & Relationships
Subject:
Men -- United States -- Psychology.
Subject:
Childlessness -- United States.
Publication Date:
March 1999
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
Professional and scholarly
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
9.57x6.48x.80 in. .92 lbs.
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