Putting the Family First
Identities, Decisions and Citizenship
Published on 30. April 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-85728-166-8 (ISBN)
Description
A study of identity, rational choice and citizenship which makes a significant theoretical and methodological contribution to our understanding of family processes. It focuses on improvisations and running repairs to the fabric of social relations. The book is intended for undergraduate and postgraduate students on courses in sociology of the family, social thoery, social research methods and social policy. It also aims to be of use to researchers within sociology, social policy, women's studies and economics.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
308 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85728-166-8 (9781857281668)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Part 1 Identities: making something of oneself; selves in interaction - heretics, fundamentalists and improvisers; double jeopardy and the moral regulation of the self. Part 2 Decisions: Co-ordination, co-operation and bargaining; rationality and partnership; investments, power and autonomy. Part 3 Citizenship: a property-owning democracy?; social policy implications.