A definitive investigation into the history and growing current movement of adults who choose to not have children that explores what it means for the economy, our society, environment, gender roles, and much more. This book by a professor of sociology brings together years of research and personal experience in chosen childfree living and shows how understanding child-free families as one of many kinds of families can have positive impacts for parents, non-parents, children, and society as a whole.(This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)