Family, Women, and Employment in Central-Eastern Europe: (Contributions in Sociology) [Hardcover]

Barbara Lobodzinska (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 14, 1995 | ISBN-10: 031329402X | ISBN-13: 978-0313294020

This book is the result of a survey conducted among experts on the problems faced by families and women in Central-Eastern Europe. The 16 contributors discuss such issues as: current trends in family and women's predicaments; the similarities and differences between conditions in Central-Eastern European countries; changes in urban and rural family structure; women's educational level; married women's employment; women's political participation. Each contributor evaluates the chances for equal rights and opportunities for men and women, and indicates trends in social policy concerning the family and working women.

Editorial Reviews

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.,."a fine and intelligent, skillfully structured volume. ...[this] book makes for useful reading for all those who are interested in the current situation of Central-Eastern European countries."-International Review of Sociology

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Discussion of current problems faced by Central-Eastern European families and women.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 344 pages
• Publisher: Praeger (November 14, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 031329402X
• ISBN-13: 978-0313294020
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,326,178 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)