Students or teachers who seek current information about families will find ample factual data clearly presented in this comprehensive book on family life in the United States. Recommended.

The Book Report

[W]ell suited to such a variety of people seeking an introduction to the evolving challenges American families meet . . . Some of the great strengths of the book lie in the expansive resource lists . . . This volume would be useful in public, academic, and high school libraries as a concise, highly readable introduction to the American family.

Reference & User Services Quarterly

[P]rovides a comprehensive overview of the diverse modern-day family in one compact package . . . A detailed table of contents, complete subject index, and glossary make this unique reference tool simple to navigate and a pleasure to use. This handbook is highly recommended for public and all levels of academic libraries.

American Reference Books Annual

[D]oes an excellent job of framing the issues . . . indeed well suited to such a variety of people seeking an introduction to the evolving challenges American families meet. . . . This volume would be useful in public, academic, and high school libraries as a concise, highly readable introduction to the American family.

Reference & User Services Quarterly