Making of the Modern Family

Edward Shorter's landmark study traces how the Western family transformed from economic unit to emotional haven between the 18th and 20th centuries. Drawing on demographic data and personal testimony, Shorter examines courtship, motherhood, and domestic life to reveal how industrialisation and individualism reshaped our most intimate relationships. It's social history that gets to the heart of how we became 'us'. Perfect for readers who love understanding the forces that shaped contemporary life.