Lone parenthood is an increasing reality in the 21st century, reinforced by the diffusion of divorce and separation. This volume provides a comprehensive portra

Single parents face countless hardships, but they can be boiled down to a triple bind: inadequate resources, insufficient employment, and limited support polici

This book analyses theoretically and empirically why some single mothers are less disadvantaged than others. It argues that single parenthood is associated with

In many Western societies, there has been a tremendous increase in family diversity over the course of the past few decades, resulting in a considerable prevale

The Handbook examines contemporary trends and issues in the formation of families over the different stages of the life cycle and how they interact with family-