ISBN:
9780203007211
,
0203007212
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (X, 172 S.)
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2011 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Parallel Title:
Druckausg. Cheal, David J., 1945 - Families in today's world
DDC:
306.85
Keywords:
Family
;
Family Cross-cultural studies
;
Electronic books
;
Family
;
Family Cross-cultural studies
;
Familie
;
Kulturvergleich
;
Familiensoziologie
Abstract:
An international textbook providing comprehensive coverage of over a dozen major topics in the sociology of family life; from interaction and meaning in families to sexuality. David Cheal provides coverage of these topics by drawing on material from countries around the world. The studies focus mainly on contemporary family life, but also present information on historical changes which have shaped family life as we know it today. This book is an incredibly valuable teaching tool, presenting diversity in family patterns through thinking about family life globally
Description / Table of Contents:
Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; 1 Defining family and family structures; 2 Interaction and meaning in families; 3 Social divisions; 4 Social change; 5 Demographic change; 6 Family, work and money; 7 Caring; 8 Violence and sexual abuse; 9 Family formation; 10 Parenting; 11 Family transformations; 12 Kinship; 13 Family and state; 14 Sexuality; References; Index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 153-164) and index
,
Electronic reproduction, Boulder, Colo : NetLibrary, 2008
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
