The Blackwell companion to the sociology of families
by Jacqueline Lillian Scott, Judith Treas, Martin P. M. Richards, Andrew Bainham, and Shelley Day Sclater
Tackling issues relevant to family life today, thisauthoritative 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 experience of different generations, and the relationships between them.
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Family & Relationships, Nonfiction, Science, Sociology, Families, Research, Family, Parent and child, Parent and child (Law), Sociological jurisprudence, Parent and child (law)--great britain, Parent and child--great britain, Kd772 .w48x 1999, Law, Parenthood, Famille, Recherche, Sociologie, GezinssociologiePlaces
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Wiley Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Families
2017, Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
in English
111940603X 9781119406037
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Blackwell Companion to Sociology of Families (Blackwell Companions to Sociology)
August 1, 2007, Blackwell Publishing Limited
Paperback
in English
140517563X 9781405175630
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The Blackwell companion to the sociology of families
2004, Blackwell Pub.
in English
0631221581 9780631221586
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The Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Families (Blackwell Companions to Sociology)
November 1, 2003, Blackwell Publishing Limited
in English
0631221581 9780631221586
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What Is A Parent? A Socio-Legal Analysis
July 1, 1999, Hart Publishing
Paperback
in English
1841130435 9781841130439
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