Liz Steel, Warren Kidd, Anne Brown

The Family (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Family structures have become increasingly diverse over recent decades. Examining contemporary theory alongside key terms and concepts, this new edition explores issues of intimacy, parenting, cohabitation and media representations. This book provides an in-depth look at the role of the family in society for all students of sociology.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks UK
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780230369832
• Artikelnr.: 62945157

Autorenporträt

LIZ STEEL is Head of Humanities and Social Science at Halifax New College, UK.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction to the Sociology of the Family.- The Nature of Families and Households.- Theories of Families and Households: 1.- Theories of Families and Households: 2.- Ideology, Discourse and the 'Dark Side' of Family Life.- The Impact of Industrialization: Changes in Family Structure.- Family Roles, Marriage and Relationships.- Family Diversity.- Changing Patterns of Marriage and Divorce.- Changing Generations.- The Family and Social Policy.- References.