Relationships, Singles, Dating, Marriage, Divorce, Child Welfare

This 275 page free online book on relationships, dating, marriage, children, child welfare, family life, singles, the sexual revolution, cohabitation, by Dr Patrick Dixon, made banner headlines on publication by Hodder in 1995. Backed by hundreds of references, many of which are scientific papers, it questions the sustainability of current trends regarding dating, relationships, marriage, divorce and child welfare. The book correctly anticipated the shift in government thinking - whether left or right wing.

Chapter 1: The Sexual Revolution - Pendulum Swings Again - but which way for free love?
Chapter 2 The Search for Love - romance is still alive
Chapter 3 False Freedom - the costs of multiple relationships, date rape
Chapter 4 Sexual Health and Sickness - physical and emotional health
Chapter 5 Predicting Success - and Pain of Parting - success factors in marriage
Chapter 6 The Broken Generation - impact of divorce and separation on children
Chapter 7 Child Sexual Abuse and Other Crimes Abusing Children including Paedophilia
Chapter 8 The Cost to Society - counting the dollars / pounds from broken relationships
Chapter 9 Plan for government - practical way ahead
References Scientific papers and other reports used in book

Author: Dr Patrick Dixon is author of "The Rising Price of Love" published by Hodder 1995, director of Global Change Ltd.

Dr Patrick Dixon
Dr Patrick Dixon MBE

Futurist keynote speaker and author of 19 books. Thirty years forecasting global trends for more than 400 clients, in every industry.

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  1. Joshua Adanku Akusu ·

    In other to redeem the beauty of fellowship of the early church of Act 2:42-47.The sanctity of marriage need to be check and restor and divorce not need to be encourage among Christain families all over the world. I pray God to continue to be your strength in Jesus Name as you are working helping humanity. Amen