The American family

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Twelve essays discuss aspects of American family life since colonial times and examine current theories about family history. The essays were selected from those presented at the 22nd Duquesne History Forum held October 1988 in Pittsburgh, Penn. Among the topics: a colonial family business, health problems of urban blacks, WWII courtship, mother-daughter relationships, and the acculturation of Mexican and Italian immigrants.

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