Women as widows: Support systems

by Helena Znaniecka Lopata

Helena Znaniecka Lopata, a noted sociologist describes the role of the widow in society and the special need and support systems needed to care for them. The impact of widowhood is multifaceted, it does not only affect the widow , but her family and to a large extent the society.

485 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1979

About the author

Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Loyola University Chicago.