The Social Meaning of Children and Fertility Change in Europe

Aiming to expand our comprehension of the complex structures and cultures that influence reproductive choice, this book uses empirical studies from six nations – France, Scandinavia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany and Italy – to show how different economic, political and cultural contexts interact in young adults' fertility rationales. It will be of interest to students and scholars of sociology, demography, anthropology and gender studies.