This text offers a comparative and historical analysis of rapid and profound changes in the legal system beginning in the 1960s in England, France, West Germany, Sweden and the United States.

This book offers a comparative and historical analysis of the rapid and profound legal changes that took rise in the 1960s in England, France, Germany, Sweden, and the United States, while bringing new and insightful interpretation and critical thought to bear on the explosion of legislation in the last decade. A unique, detailed comparative analysis and summary of the current state of family law, this author's book will serve as a valuable reference for students, scholars, and reformers.