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Contemporary Issues in Family Studies: Global Perspectives on Partnerships, Parenting and Support in a Changing World
Angela Abela
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Description for Contemporary Issues in Family Studies: Global Perspectives on Partnerships, Parenting and Support in a Changing World
Hardback. This volume tackles key issues in the changing nature of family life from a global perspective, and is essential reading for those studying and working with families. Num Pages: 444 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 190 x 25. Weight in Grams: 924.
This volume tackles key issues in the changing nature of family life from a global perspective, and is essential reading for those studying and working with families.
- Covers changes in couple relationships and the challenges these pose; parenting practices and their implications for child development; key contemporary global issues, such as migration, poverty, and the internet, and their impact on the family; and the role of the state in supporting family relationships
- Includes a stellar cast of international contributors such as Paul Amato and John Coleman, and contributions from leading experts based in North Africa, Japan, Australia and New Zealand
- Discusses topics ... Read more
- Links research and practice and provides policy recommendations at the end of each chapter
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
Number of Pages
444
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781119971030
SKU
V9781119971030
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-50
About Angela Abela
Angela Abela is Associate Professor andHead of the Department of Family Studies at the University of Malta, as well as a clinical psychologist, family therapist, and supervisor. She is a consultant for the Maltese government and the Standing Committee for Family Affairs in the Maltese Parliament, and is frequently engaged as an expert for the Council of Europe. She has ... Read more
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