Publisher's Synopsis
Issues of family policy, and the high divorce rate in particular, are increasingly becoming matters of social and political concern. "Whom God Hath Joined Together" , presents the first complete analysis of the history and development of marriage guidance. Combining perspectives from history and sociology, it explores the work of marital agencies, in particular, Relate: National Marriage Guidance in the wider context of social change. The authors draw on a broad range of source materials including previously unresearched archives as well as interviews with key figures in marriage guidance, to produce a fascinating and detailed history which will interest sociologists, social historians, counsellors, and social workers.;This book should be of interest to students, researchers and practitioners of social policy, social work, social history, and counselling.
