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Rural Families and Work
. Ed(S): Bauer, Jean W.; Dolan, Elizabeth M.
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Description for Rural Families and Work
Paperback. Focusing on findings from the Rural Families Speak research study, this volume examines the theoretical frameworks involved with the employment of rural low-income families. Employment is studied via policy issues, community contexts, family and social support, and available resources. Editor(s): Bauer, Jean W.; Dolan, Elizabeth M. Series: International Series on Consumer Science. Num Pages: 272 pages, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBK; KCP; MMJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 421.
Rural Families and Work focuses on the findings of the Rural Families Speak research study and the theoretical frameworks that are utilized to examine the context of rural low-income families’ employment. This volume provides a solid foundation for understanding rural employment problems and issues. Family ecological theory is the central framework with a discussion of theories that contribute to the opportunities for the contextual research, including family economic stress theory, human capital, human capability, and some selected policy frameworks. Employment is addressed through review of policy issues, community contexts, family and social support, and available ... Read more
Rural Families and Work focuses on the findings of the Rural Families Speak research study and the theoretical frameworks that are utilized to examine the context of rural low-income families’ employment. This volume provides a solid foundation for understanding rural employment problems and issues. Family ecological theory is the central framework with a discussion of theories that contribute to the opportunities for the contextual research, including family economic stress theory, human capital, human capability, and some selected policy frameworks. Employment is addressed through review of policy issues, community contexts, family and social support, and available ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Series
International Series on Consumer Science
Number of Pages
260
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461429449
SKU
V9781461429449
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About . Ed(S): Bauer, Jean W.; Dolan, Elizabeth M.
Jean W. Bauer Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Family Social Science Department, University of Minnesota. Dr. Bauer has authored more than 170 research publications, including 39 journal articles and over 65 presentations at conferences or in the community. She understands public policy processes and can help to mold the content of the proposed project into information useful ... Read more
Reviews for Rural Families and Work
From the reviews: “The book makes a fine contribution to the literature on rural families. It provides a rich discussion of the lives of rural families as they relate to work. … The book is well written and organized. It is likely to become a standard read for many courses on rural families, work and public policy. The language ... Read more