The Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Families
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Description for The Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Families
Hardback. Shows why studying social change in families is fundamental for understanding the transformations in individual and social life, across the globe. This book includes coverage of social inequality, parenting practices, children's work, the changing patterns of citizenship, and multi-cultural families. Editor(s): Scott, Jacqueline; Treas, Judith; Richards, Martin. Series: Blackwell Companions to Sociology. Num Pages: 624 pages, 42. BIC Classification: JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 181 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1436.
Tackling issues relevant to family life today, this authoritative Companion shows why studying social change in families is fundamental for understanding the transformations in individual and social life, across the globe.
Tackling issues relevant to family life today, this authoritative 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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
624
Condition
New
Series
Blackwell Companions to Sociology
Number of Pages
624
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780631221586
SKU
V9780631221586
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Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Scott
Jacqueline Scott is a Reader in Sociology at the University of Cambridge and Co-Director of the Cambridge Interdisciplinary Research Centre on Ageing. Her recent publications examine youth and disadvantage, inter-generational attitudinal change and cross-national comparisons of family and demographic change. Judith Treas is Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Irvine. A Fellow ... Read more
Reviews for The Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Families
”I would recommend this book strongly. The social sciences in general, and the study of family in particular, permeate much of academic life nowadays… Most academic libraries are therefore likely to find eager users for this book.” Reference Reviews "This is a classic handbook providing a considerable number of original essays written by experts in the ... Read more