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Sourcebook of Family Theories and Methods: A Contextual Approach
. Ed(S): Boss, Pauline; Doherty, William J.; Larossa, Ralph; Schumm, Walter R. (Kansas State University, Manhattan, Usa); Steinmetz, Suzanne
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paperback. This book traces the development of various family theories and methods within the context of the social values, technological changes, and political events of the twentieth century. Multicultural dimensions are emphasized throughout. Editor(s): Boss, Pauline; Doherty, William J.; LaRossa, Ralph; Schumm, Walter R. (Kansas State University, Manhattan, USA); Steinmetz, Suzanne. Num Pages: 774 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1304.
Origins We call this book on theoretical orientations and methodological strategies in family studies a sourcebook because it details the social and personal roots (i.e., sources) from which these orientations and strategies flow. Thus, an appropriate way to preface this book is to talk first of its roots, its beginnings. In the mid 1980s there emerged in some quarters the sense that it was time for family studies to take stock of itself. A goal was thus set to write a book that, like Janus, would face both backward and forward a book that would give readers both a perspec ... Read more
Origins We call this book on theoretical orientations and methodological strategies in family studies a sourcebook because it details the social and personal roots (i.e., sources) from which these orientations and strategies flow. Thus, an appropriate way to preface this book is to talk first of its roots, its beginnings. In the mid 1980s there emerged in some quarters the sense that it was time for family studies to take stock of itself. A goal was thus set to write a book that, like Janus, would face both backward and forward a book that would give readers both a perspec ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
774
Condition
New
Number of Pages
748
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387857633
SKU
V9780387857633
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