The Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Families (Blackwell Companions to Sociology)
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Author
Contributions
- Graham Allan (Contributor) - Contributor
- Duane F. Alwin (Contributor) - Contributor
- Jacqueline L. Angel (Contributor) - Contributor
- Jacqueline L. Scott (Editor) - Contributor
- Judith Treas (Editor) - Contributor
Publication
2003-11-01 - Blackwell Publishing Limited
Language
English
Word Count
144,000 words, Guess
Page Count
576 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archiveblackwellcompani00scot_945
- ISBN-100631221581
- ISBN-139780631221586
- Goodreads2391806
- Open LibraryOL7610295M
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.
First Sentence
Sociology of the family has always been caught between a rock and a hard place.
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- The Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Families (Blackwell Companions to Sociology)
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