Nancy D. Polikoff
Author of Beyond (Straight and Gay) Marriage: Valuing All Families under the Law (Queer Ideas)
About the Author
Nancy D. Polikoff is professor of law at American University Washington College of Law
Works by Nancy D. Polikoff
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- Birthdate
- 1952-02-25
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- USA
- Places of residence
- Washington, D.C., USA
- Occupations
- Professor of Law
lawyer - Organizations
- American University Washington College of Law
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- 1
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- 118
- Popularity
- #167,490
- Rating
- 3.9
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- 3
- ISBNs
- 3
However, the book could have been more radical in the types of families addressed. The book rarely discusses families with more than two adults (even the non-conjugal families it mentions are often pairs children. or single individuals caring for dependents). While such singles/pairs are undoubtedly the vast majority, the book could have done a much better job addressing other families, or even simply highlighting how they're affected by existing/proposed laws. I was left feeling slightly let down that the book didn't go further.… (more)