Family Matters
An Introduction to Family Sociology in Canada
3rd Edition
Will be published approx. on 30. January 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
495 pages
978-1-77338-021-6 (ISBN)
Description
Now in its third edition, Family Matters offers an enriched discussion on a variety of substantive factors affecting Canadian families across a life course. Adopting a feminist sociological approach throughout, this popular textbook explores family structures and functions through a critical, gendered lens and individually examines how issues related to gender, social change, social policy, and poverty influence family life.
A leading name in sociology, Barbara A. Mitchell takes a closer look at LAT partnerships and polyamorous relationships, and features additional material on skipped generation families, disability in families, participatory research methods, parent-child relationships, and the impact of communication technologies. Approachable and concise, Family Matters is the perfect resource for students enrolled in half-year, introductory, or advanced level courses in family sociology and gender studies.
Features:
examines a diversity of family backgrounds, including refugee, Indigenous, immigrant, and LGBTQ families
draws on updated research, statistics, and cultural references
includes supplementary learning questions, lists of suggested readings, and links to related websites
A leading name in sociology, Barbara A. Mitchell takes a closer look at LAT partnerships and polyamorous relationships, and features additional material on skipped generation families, disability in families, participatory research methods, parent-child relationships, and the impact of communication technologies. Approachable and concise, Family Matters is the perfect resource for students enrolled in half-year, introductory, or advanced level courses in family sociology and gender studies.
Features:
examines a diversity of family backgrounds, including refugee, Indigenous, immigrant, and LGBTQ families
draws on updated research, statistics, and cultural references
includes supplementary learning questions, lists of suggested readings, and links to related websites
More details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Toronto
Canada
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 171 mm
Thickness: 51 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-77338-021-6 (9781773380216)
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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
List of Boxes, Tables, and Figures
Preface
Acknowledgements
New to this Edition
Part I: Understanding Continuity, Diversity, Inequality, and Social Change In 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 Historical, Cross-Cultural and Global Context
Chapter 4:First Families: Aboriginal Family Life in Pre-Post Confederate Canada
Chapter 5: Immigration and the Changing Ethnic Mosaic of Canadian Families
Chapter 6: More Than a Labour of Love: Gender and the Cult of Domesticity
Part II: The Ties that Bind: Family Formation and Generational Connections
Chapter 7: Close Relations in Youth and Young Adulthood: Establishing Partnerships and Starting Families
Chapter 8: Families and Children in the Early Years: Childhood, Socialization, and Shifting Ideologies of Parenthood
Chapter 9: All Our Families: Diversity, Challenge, and Continuity in Non-Conforming Coupled Relationships
Chapter 10: Family Dissolution and the Brady Bunch: Separation, Divorce, and Remarriage
Chapter 11: Families in the Middle and the Launching of Children: Home-leaving, Boomerang Kids, and the Empty Nest
Chapter 12: Aging Families and the Sunset Years: Caregiving and Support across the Generations
Part III: Families on the Fault Line and Social Policy Issues
Chapter 13: In Sickness and in Health: Families Facing Health Challenges and the Creation of Healthy Lifestyles
Chapter 14: Trying to Make Ends Meet: Family Poverty, Living on the Margins, and Financial Struggle
Chapter 15: Families in Crisis: Family Violence, Abuse, and Stress
Chapter 16: Families and the State: Family Policy in an Era of Globalization and Economic Uncertainty
Index
Preface
Acknowledgements
New to this Edition
Part I: Understanding Continuity, Diversity, Inequality, and Social Change In 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 Historical, Cross-Cultural and Global Context
Chapter 4:First Families: Aboriginal Family Life in Pre-Post Confederate Canada
Chapter 5: Immigration and the Changing Ethnic Mosaic of Canadian Families
Chapter 6: More Than a Labour of Love: Gender and the Cult of Domesticity
Part II: The Ties that Bind: Family Formation and Generational Connections
Chapter 7: Close Relations in Youth and Young Adulthood: Establishing Partnerships and Starting Families
Chapter 8: Families and Children in the Early Years: Childhood, Socialization, and Shifting Ideologies of Parenthood
Chapter 9: All Our Families: Diversity, Challenge, and Continuity in Non-Conforming Coupled Relationships
Chapter 10: Family Dissolution and the Brady Bunch: Separation, Divorce, and Remarriage
Chapter 11: Families in the Middle and the Launching of Children: Home-leaving, Boomerang Kids, and the Empty Nest
Chapter 12: Aging Families and the Sunset Years: Caregiving and Support across the Generations
Part III: Families on the Fault Line and Social Policy Issues
Chapter 13: In Sickness and in Health: Families Facing Health Challenges and the Creation of Healthy Lifestyles
Chapter 14: Trying to Make Ends Meet: Family Poverty, Living on the Margins, and Financial Struggle
Chapter 15: Families in Crisis: Family Violence, Abuse, and Stress
Chapter 16: Families and the State: Family Policy in an Era of Globalization and Economic Uncertainty
Index