The Marriage Go Round by Andrew J. Cherlin

In a five page response page, identify and discuss some of the following major themes discussed in the book. Discuss how is American family life different. Explain the "Rise of the Companionate Marriage" (1900-1960).What does Cherlin mean when he discusses the Individualized Marriage and the Expressive Divorce (1960-2000). What is the "American" Way of Marriage? Finally, explain why Cherlin encourages Americans to "slow down" in their quest to get married?