Family & Relationships
Birthing the Nation
In this rich, evocative study, Rhoda Ann Kanaaneh examines the changing notions of sexuality, family, and reproduction among Palestinians living in Israel.
Erotic Journeys
Erotic Journeys is a fascinating, revealing, and respectful examination of the romantic relationships and sex lives of the fastest-growing minority group in the nation.
Families of the Forest
The idea of a family level society, discussed and disputed by anthropologists for nearly half a century, assumes moving, breathing form in Families of the Forest.
Our Overweight Children
The United States is facing a health crisis of epidemic proportions: children are gaining weight younger and faster than ever before.
Romance On a Global Stage
This work opens a window onto the complex motivations and experiences of the people behind the stereotypes and misconceptions that have exploded along with the practice of transnational courtship and marriage.
The Silk Weavers of Kyoto
The makers of obi, the elegant and costly sash worn over kimono in Japan, belong to an endangered species. These families of manufacturers, weavers, and other craftspeople centered in the Nishijin weaving district of Kyoto have practiced their demanding craft for generations.
What Is Sexual Harassment?
In France, a common notion is that the shared interests of graduate students and their professors could lead to intimate sexual relations, and that regulations curtailing those relationships would be both futile and counterproductive.
Working Families
The dynamics of work and parenthood are in the midst of a revolutionary shift in the United States.
For Moral Ambiguity
Under the banner of family values, a war of more than words is being waged. At stake is the control of contemporary national culture"”and the consciousness of succeeding generations. Michael J.