„The editors succeeded in providing a research summary of what researchers and practitioners know about integrating work and family - a very important work of reference!.“ (Journal for the Study of Marriage & Spirituality, 21 January 2015)"This is a valuable addition to any HR specialist's library.„ (People Management, November 2008)“Amy Marcus-Newhall, Diane Halpern, and Sherylle Tan have compiledthe first comprehensive, multidisciplinary volume on work andfamily. The Changing Realities of Work and Family bringstogetherthe best researchers in this field and some extraordinarypractitioners to cover an impressive array of topics from severalvantage points. The editors skillfully combine contributions thatpoint to the common experiences adults workers face in combiningemployment with caring for families but also carefully remind us ofimportant differences among workers and families that are oftenoverlooked in this field. The book will be an asset to work/familyresearchers and professionals as well as an excellent primer forthe classroom.„
-Randy Albelda, University of Massachusetts Boston
“In the context of a rapidly changing U. S. work force, thisup-to-date volume provides keen insights into how families, communities, and workplaces can reap substantial benefits fromgreater investments in supportive work-family policies. Thismultidisciplinary array of studies examines the experiences of adiverse array of families, and notes the powerful effects ofwork-family interventions on health outcomes, family life, andworkplace productivity and equality.„
-Joya Misra, University of Massachusetts Amherst
“A multi-disciplinary, multi-level, research-based summary ofwhat we know about integrating work and family in today'scomplicated world. An important new resource for all researchersconcerned with the work-family domain."
-Lotte Bailyn, Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology