Andrew Cherlin
8 books
About the Author
Andrew Cherlin is a distinguished sociologist and author renowned for his insightful explorations of family dynamics in contemporary society. With a career spanning decades at Johns Hopkins University, where he holds the Benjamin H. Griswold III Professorship in Public Policy, Cherlin has dedicated his research to understanding the intersections of public policy, private lives, and familial structures. His work draws on extensive empirical data and sociological theory to illuminate how economic, cultural, and legal forces shape family life, marriage, and child-rearing practices in America. Through accessible yet rigorous prose, Cherlin challenges conventional wisdom and offers nuanced perspectives on evolving social norms, making complex issues relatable to both scholars and general readers alike.
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scholarly
accessible
empirical
Books by Andrew Cherlin
