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Stepfamilies are not a modern phenomenon, but despite this reality, the history of stepfamilies in America has yet to be fully explored. In the first book-length work on the topic, Lisa Wilson examines the stereotypes and actualities of colonial stepfamilies and reveals them to be important factors in early United States domestic history. Remarriage was a necessity in this era, when war and disease took a heavy toll, all too often leading to domestic stress, and cultural views of stepfamilies during this time placed great strain on stepmothers and stepfathers. Both were seen either as unfit su No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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An important study of stepfamilies in colonial New England, treating specifically the decision to remarry and the differences faced for men and women over this choice; prejudices against stepfathers and stepmothers and how these developed and evolved over time; and step-sibling relationships. Finally, several case studies explore step-relationships in practice. A useful contribution to our understanding of family dynamics in early America. ( )