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Hannah's children the women quietly defying the birth dearth

"In the midst of a historic 'birth dearth,' why do some 5 percent of American women choose to defy the demographic norm by bearing five or more children? Hannah's Children is a compelling portrait of these overlooked but fascinating mothers who, like the biblical Hannah, see their children as their...

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Main Author: Pakaluk, Catherine R. (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : Regnery Publishing, [2024]
Subjects:
Family size > United States > Religious aspects.
Social movements > United States.
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Summary:"In the midst of a historic 'birth dearth,' why do some 5 percent of American women choose to defy the demographic norm by bearing five or more children? Hannah's Children is a compelling portrait of these overlooked but fascinating mothers who, like the biblical Hannah, see their children as their purpose, their contribution, and their greatest blessing"--
Physical Description:xiv, 384 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 349-371) and index.
ISBN:9781684514571
1684514576
Author Notes:Catherine Pakaluk received her doctorate in economics from Harvard University and is an associate professor of social research and economic thought in the Busch School of Business at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. She lives in Hyattsville, Maryland, with her husband and their eight children.

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