Broken Homes: A Study of Family Desertion and its Social Treatment by Colcord
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"Broken Homes: A Study of Family Desertion and its Social Treatment" by Joanna C. Colcord is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the issue of family desertion, analyzing its causes and exploring various social strategies for addressing the problem. It serves as both a case study and a guide for social workers dealing with the complexities of family dynamics impacted by desertion. The opening of
the work presents a thoughtful introduction to the phenomenon of family desertion, emphasizing the varying motivations behind this act. Colcord starts by challenging the notion that desertion is simply a form of divorce for the less fortunate, suggesting instead that it's often a temporary escape rather than an irreversible decision. She outlines the need for understanding the social and emotional states that lead men to abandon their families, illustrating this with real-life examples and case studies. The text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the factors contributing to family breakdown, aiming to equip social workers with the knowledge necessary to assist deserted families effectively. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Colcord, Joanna C. (Joanna Carver), 1882-1960 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 19010089 |
| Title | Broken Homes: A Study of Family Desertion and its Social Treatment |
| Credits |
Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Desertion and non-support |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15420 |
| Release Date | Mar 20, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 400 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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