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The Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Families (Blackwell Companions to Sociology)

By Martin Richards , Jacqueline Scott , Judith Treas

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2004
ISBN
140517563X, 9781405175630
Open Library ID
OL9433978M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (3626092 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
613\613
Orientation
no
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40

Description

Tackling issues relevant to family life today, thisauthoritative Companion shows why studying social change in families is fundamental for understanding the transformations in individual and social life, across the globe. Contains original essays by expert contributors on a wide range of topics relating to the sociology of families. Includes coverage of social inequality, parenting practices, children’s work, the changing patterns of citizenship, and multi-cultural families. Gives special attention to European and North American examples. Discusses previously neglected groups, including immigrant families and gays and lesbians. Explores how revolutionary changes in aging, longevity, and sexual behavior have radically affected the experience of different generations, and the relationships between them.

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