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The rise of divorce and separation in the United States, 1880–1990

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  • Steven Ruggles, 1997. "The rise of divorce and separation in the United States, 1880–1990," Demography, Springer;Population Association of America (PAA), vol. 34(4), pages 455-466, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:demogr:v:34:y:1997:i:4:p:455-466
    DOI: 10.2307/3038300
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