This volume explores the causes and consequences of family inequality in the United States, Europe, and Latin America.

This book is a powerful portrayal of class inequalities in the United States. It contains insightful analysis of the processes through which inequality is repro

Class does make a difference in the lives and futures of American children. Drawing on in-depth observations of black and white middle-class, working-class, and

This book offers an up-to-the-moment assessment of the condition of the American family in an era of growing inequality.

Life is unpredictable. Control over one’s time is a crucial resource for managing that unpredictability, keeping a job, and raising a family. But the ability