Family

Best New Parent Book,
"I ordered five books on a babies first year of life, and this is by far my favorite! In fact, my husband is even willing to read this one. Some of the others are more technical, but this one gets right to the point and makes it enjoyable, not taxing, to read.

Exposes Historical Cruelty to Children
“Take a look at the astonishing abuses children have been subjected to throughout the ages. Mr. Irvine exposes the cruelties children have incurred from the 1700's to modern day.

Systematic and illuminating
“This is the most systematic and illuminating book on the family that I have ever seen.”–Morton A. Kaplan, Professor of Political Science Emeritus, University of Chicago, Publisher, The World & I magazine.

Insightful
"...summarizes both historical and contemporary thought and movements relative to family...
"...insightful commentary...
"...demonstrates well that religion plays a positive role in American families today in that it helps them to remain intact and to prosper and attain higher levels of happiness.

This is the perfect Father’s Day gift for men of all ages.


One quiet summer afternoon a small-town newspaper editor discovered a thin manuscript deposited in his inbox, bearing no name, no address, and no explanation.

Read this book. A great gift for new and experienced parents, this guidebook for parents provides answers for the day to day issues parents face, by a parenting expert. Readers will feel embraced and encouraged by the author's words of wisdom and advice.

Challenges Social Taboos
“The Politics of Parenting takes an unflinching look at some taboo topics. From a re-animation of the long-dormant debate over eugenics to a renewed call for the licensing of parents, William Irvine challenges assumptions that underlie our policies.

What can be done to help rebuild western families?
The problem of non-formation and disintegration of families in the western world has been serious since the beginnings of the 1960's. A number of social changes have occurred which have had a destructive effect on the family.

Important and Informative
“This study is important.… This study is informative.… Gardner has much valuable experience…. He has been a careful observer of race relations over many years.

The fundamental building block
The family, the fundamental building block of society, has exhibited a variety of forms throughout the world. Despite this wide variety which socialize human beings into the world’s many cultures and ethnic groups, several factors have begun to impact families everywhere.