Families and Communes

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Exploring the role of families within communal life, this book examines both historic and contemporary communal groups. It highlights how some communes foster family structures while others do not, and how communal families can serve as alternatives to traditional nuclear families. The narrative includes in-depth studies of historic groups like the Shakers and Mormons, alongside modern examples such as Twin Oaks and Jesus People USA, providing a comprehensive look at the diverse dynamics of family within various communal settings.