The Family
2nd Edition
Published on 1. May 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-230-58016-9 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Series
Edition
2nd ed. 2012
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
383 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-230-58016-9 (9780230580169)
DOI
10.1007/978-0-230-36983-2
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Liz Steel | Warren Kidd | Anne Brown
The Family
E-Book
05/2012
2nd Edition
Bloomsbury Academic
€46.49
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Previous edition
Liz Steel | Warren Kidd | Steel Liz
The Family
Book
11/2000
Palgrave Macmillan
€30.99
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Persons
LIZ STEEL Head of Humanities and Social Science at Halifax New College, UK. She is an experienced teacher of Sociology.
WARREN KIDD Senior Lecturer of Education at the University of East London, UK, and is an experienced teacher of Sociology as A Level. He is author of Culture and Identity and co-author of Political Sociology.
ANNE BROWN Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Leicester, UK.
WARREN KIDD Senior Lecturer of Education at the University of East London, UK, and is an experienced teacher of Sociology as A Level. He is author of Culture and Identity and co-author of Political Sociology.
ANNE BROWN Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Leicester, UK.
Content
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.