Marriage dissolution in Singapore : revisiting family values and ideology in marriage /

The meanings of marriage and divorce have shifted significantly in the past few decades, particularly in economies in Asia where rapid economic growth has transformed the social fabric. This book arises from possibly the most comprehensive study of divorce done in Singapore. The study highlights the...

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Main Author: Straughan, Paulin Tay
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2009
Series:Social sciences in Asia ; v. 23.
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Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • Overview of divorce in contemporary Singapore : taking stock
  • Choosing the right one : romantic love, courtship and marriage preparation
  • What dreams are made of : role of ideology in marriage and divorce
  • The time bind : work and family interface
  • Looking ahead : the future of family.