First Births in America: Changes in the Timing of Parenthood Volume 2

by Ronald R. Rindfuss, S. Philip Morgan, C Gray Swicegood

Book Overview

This book explores the shifting patterns of parenthood in the United States over the past century, focusing on the timing of first births and the social, economic, and cultural factors that influence these decisions. It highlights the concurrent bloom and bust in fertility trends, where the number of older parents has increased, while the rates of childlessness have also risen, primarily due to delays in childbearing among younger people. Through...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520332490
• ISBN13: 9780520332492
• Release Date: July 2022
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"