Family Matters
An Introduction to Family Sociology in Canada
2nd Edition
Published on 30. October 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
440 pages
978-1-55130-410-6 (ISBN)
Description
Refreshingly succinct and engaging, Family Matters is a comprehensive introduction to family sociology in Canada. The book has a strong focus on contemporary Canadian theory and research on a wide variety of substantive issues relevant to the lives of students from diverse family backgrounds.
This second edition is broadly organized into three interrelated areas: conceptualizing and studying continuity, diversity, inequality, and social change in families; the life course dynamics of families across the generations; and social policy responses to critical issues facing families today.
Family Matters has been thoroughly updated with the most current statistical information available on family trends; expanded coverage of numerous topical areas, such as families dealing with disability and the consequences of the recent global economic meltdown on families; and more examples from today's news headlines and contemporary family-related events.Features: - every chapter contains a summary, critical reflection questions, a glossary, lists of suggested multimedia resources, and recommended exercises and activities
- a vast array of course supplements available, including innovative lists of sources for building case studies, suggested assignments and in-class activities, a sample syllabus, links to online teaching resources, PowerPoint slides, and high-resolution images from the text that can be used in the classroom
- draws on current statistical information on family trends and examples from today's news headlines
This second edition is broadly organized into three interrelated areas: conceptualizing and studying continuity, diversity, inequality, and social change in families; the life course dynamics of families across the generations; and social policy responses to critical issues facing families today.
Family Matters has been thoroughly updated with the most current statistical information available on family trends; expanded coverage of numerous topical areas, such as families dealing with disability and the consequences of the recent global economic meltdown on families; and more examples from today's news headlines and contemporary family-related events.Features: - every chapter contains a summary, critical reflection questions, a glossary, lists of suggested multimedia resources, and recommended exercises and activities
- a vast array of course supplements available, including innovative lists of sources for building case studies, suggested assignments and in-class activities, a sample syllabus, links to online teaching resources, PowerPoint slides, and high-resolution images from the text that can be used in the classroom
- draws on current statistical information on family trends and examples from today's news headlines
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Toronto
Canada
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 171 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-55130-410-6 (9781551304106)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Barbara A. Mitchell is Professor of Sociology at Simon Fraser University, jointly appointed in the Department of Gerontology.
Content
- Part 1: Understanding Continuity, Diversity, Inequality, and Social Change in Canadian Families
- Chapter 1: Family Matters: An Introduction to the Sociology of Canadian Families
- Chapter 2: Family Theory and Methods: Windows on Families and Family Research
- Chapter 3: Canadian Families in Anthropological, Cross-cultural and Global Perspective
- Chapter 4: Aboriginal Families, Immigration, and the Changing Ethnic Mosaic of Canadian Families
- Chapter 5: More Than a Labour of Love: Gender and the Cult of Domesticity
- Part 2: The Ties That Bind: Family Formation and Generational Connections
- Chapter 6: Close Relations in Youth and Young Adulthood: Establishing Partnerships and Starting Families
- Chapter 7: Families and Children in the Early Years: Childhood, Socialization, and Shifting Ideologies of Parenthood
- Chapter 8: All Our Families: Diversity, Continuity, and Challenges in Lesbian, Gay, and Transgendered Families
- Chapter 9: Family Dissolution and the Brady Bunch: Separation, Divorce, and Remarriage
- Chapter 10: Families in the Middle and the Launching of Children: Home-leaving, Boomerang Kids, and the Empty Nest
- Chapter 11: Aging Families and the Sunset Years: Caregiving and Support across the Generations
- Part 3: Families on the Fault Line and Social Policy Issues
- Chapter 12: In Sickness and in Health: Families Facing Health Challenges
- Chapter 13: Trying to Make Ends Meet: Family, Poverty, Living on the Margins, and Financial Struggle
- Chapter 14: Families in Crisis: Domestic Violence, Abuse, and Stress
- Chapter 15: Families and the State: Family Policy in an Era of Globalization and Economic Uncertainty
- Conclusion
- Chapter 1: Family Matters: An Introduction to the Sociology of Canadian Families
- Chapter 2: Family Theory and Methods: Windows on Families and Family Research
- Chapter 3: Canadian Families in Anthropological, Cross-cultural and Global Perspective
- Chapter 4: Aboriginal Families, Immigration, and the Changing Ethnic Mosaic of Canadian Families
- Chapter 5: More Than a Labour of Love: Gender and the Cult of Domesticity
- Part 2: The Ties That Bind: Family Formation and Generational Connections
- Chapter 6: Close Relations in Youth and Young Adulthood: Establishing Partnerships and Starting Families
- Chapter 7: Families and Children in the Early Years: Childhood, Socialization, and Shifting Ideologies of Parenthood
- Chapter 8: All Our Families: Diversity, Continuity, and Challenges in Lesbian, Gay, and Transgendered Families
- Chapter 9: Family Dissolution and the Brady Bunch: Separation, Divorce, and Remarriage
- Chapter 10: Families in the Middle and the Launching of Children: Home-leaving, Boomerang Kids, and the Empty Nest
- Chapter 11: Aging Families and the Sunset Years: Caregiving and Support across the Generations
- Part 3: Families on the Fault Line and Social Policy Issues
- Chapter 12: In Sickness and in Health: Families Facing Health Challenges
- Chapter 13: Trying to Make Ends Meet: Family, Poverty, Living on the Margins, and Financial Struggle
- Chapter 14: Families in Crisis: Domestic Violence, Abuse, and Stress
- Chapter 15: Families and the State: Family Policy in an Era of Globalization and Economic Uncertainty
- Conclusion