Black Families at the Crossroads: Challenges and Prospects

Addresses the diverse and complex issues surrounding the black family in America. Offers a comprehensive examination of the black family unit as it has evolved in contemporary society-looking at how economics, racism, culture, and politics have affected the dynamics of family relations. Examines all dimensions of family life, going beyond statistics to explain the reasons behind dating and sexual norms, patterns of marital interaction, the prevalence of the female-headed household, and characteristics of family life among the aged.Staples, Robert is the author of 'Black Families at the Crossroads: Challenges and Prospects', published 1992 under ISBN 9781555424862 and ISBN 1555424864.