Family structures have become increasingly diverse over recent decades. Examining contemporary theory alongside key terms and concepts, this new edition explores issues of intimacy, parenting, cohabitation and media representations. This book provides an in-depth look at the role of the family in society for all students of sociology.
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Family structures have become increasingly diverse over recent decades. Examining contemporary theory alongside key terms and concepts, this new edition explores issues of intimacy, parenting, cohabitation and media representations. This book provides an in-depth look at the role of the family in society for all students of sociology.
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Introduction to the Sociology of the Family
The Nature of Families and Households
Theories of Families and Households: 1
Theories of Families and Households: 2
Ideology, Discourse and the 'Dark Side' of Family Life
The Impact of Industrialization: Changes in Family Structure
Family Roles, Marriage and Relationships
Family Diversity
Changing Patterns of Marriage and Divorce
Changing Generations
The Family and Social Policy
References.

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Wide appeal across various levels of study

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780230580169
Publisert
2012-05-01
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Red Globe Press
Vekt
354 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
256

Biographical note

LIZ STEEL Head of Humanities and Social Science at Halifax New College, UK. She is an experienced teacher of Sociology.

WARREN KIDD Senior Lecturer of Education at the University of East London, UK, and is an experienced teacher of Sociology as A Level. He is author of Culture and Identity and co-author of Political Sociology.

ANNE BROWN Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Leicester, UK.