| The Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Families Contributor(s): Scott, Jacqueline (Editor), Treas, Judith (Editor), Richards, Martin (Editor) |
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ISBN: 140517563X ISBN-13: 9781405175630 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $68.35 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2007 Annotation: "The Blackwell Companion to Sociology of Families" is an authoritative volume of original essays by expert contributors. It tackles a range of issues relevant to family life today, such as social inequality, parenting practices, children's work, the changing patterns of citizenship, and challenges confronting multi-cultural families. Each essay examines the changing family forms and relationships as well as the changing social context (by way of globalization, technological innovation, state policy, religion, employment and community) that shapes modern family life. From an explicitly comparative perspective, the authors provide a selective overview of empirical research and address emerging issues. Families in Europe and North America are given special attention, with discussion of previously neglected groups including immigrant families and gays and lesbians. The "Companion" shows how revolutionary changes in aging, longevity, and sexual behavior have radically affected the experience of children and parents over the life course, and shifted the ties that bind different generations. This exceptional volume shows why the study of social change in families is a necessary key for understanding the transformations in individual and social life, across the globe. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - Marriage & Family |
| Dewey: 306.850 |
| Series: Blackwell Companions to Sociology |
| Physical Information: 1.34" H x 6.88" W x 9.59" (2.34 lbs) 626 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family |
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| Publisher Description: Tackling issues relevant to family life today, this authoritative Companion shows why studying social change in families is fundamental for understanding the transformations in individual and social life, across the globe.
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