"Whom God Hath Joined Together": Work of Marriage Guidance Book

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.Read More