- Description
- 1 online resource.
- Summary
- "The singles' population is rapidly growing and doing so happily ever after. Instead of marrying, many singles nurture extensive social networks, develop self-sufficient lifestyles, and make flexible living arrangements. Happy Singlehood delves into these trends in a multi-method research and asks: "Which strategies help singles fight loneliness and social pressure? What can educators, policymakers, and urban planners do for happy singles? How will the future of happy singlehood look like?" Addressing these questions with authentic voices from around the world and up-to-date statistics, this book illuminates the coming age of singlehood. Singles and couples alike can benefit from seeing singlehood as a legitimate lifestyle, making the best out of whatever marital choice they take"--Provided by publisher.
- Uniform Title
- Happy singlehood (Online)
- Alternative Title
- Happy singlehood (Online)
- Subject
- Single people
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Access (note)
- Access restricted to authorized users.
- Source of Description (note)
- Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher.
- Contents
- Introduction -- The research approach of this book -- Definitions used in this book -- The age of singlehood -- Happy singlehood in old age -- Defying social pressure -- Sleeping alone, bowling together -- Singling in a post-materialist world -- Work hard, (but) play hard -- The future of happy singlehood -- Conclusion : what can states, cities, and social institutions do for singles?
- LCCN
- 2018042483
- OCLC
- ssj0002098325
- Author
Kislev, Elyakim.
- Title
Happy singlehood [electronic resource] : the rising acceptance and celebration of solo living / Elyakim Kislev.
- Imprint
Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2019]
- Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
- Note
Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher.
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- Other Form:
Print version: Kislev, Elyakim, author. Happy singlehood Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2019] 9780520299139 (DLC) 2018038419