Debating Points
Marriage and Family Issues
Published on 18. December 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-13-799727-5 (ISBN)
Description
A supplement for courses in Introduction to Sociology, Marriage and the Family, and Sociology and the Family.
This brief, inexpensive paperback provides a series of quality readings on eight major issues-arranged in pro/con format-regarding sociological aspects of marriage and the family. Designed to be used as the basis of classroom debate, the readings help instructors breathe life into the many sociological concepts presented in both class and textbook.
This brief, inexpensive paperback provides a series of quality readings on eight major issues-arranged in pro/con format-regarding sociological aspects of marriage and the family. Designed to be used as the basis of classroom debate, the readings help instructors breathe life into the many sociological concepts presented in both class and textbook.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
250 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-799727-5 (9780137997275)
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Content
1. Is the American Family in Trouble?
2. Has Fatherhood Been Devalued?
3. Is the Widespread Use of Day Care Harming Our Children?
4. Is Today's High Divorce Rate a Problem for Society?
5. Should Limits Be Placed on the Use of Reproductive Technology?
6. Have We Exaggerated the Extent of Domestic Violence?
7. Are Stepfamilies Destined for Trouble?
8. Should Same-Sex Marriages Be Permitted?
2. Has Fatherhood Been Devalued?
3. Is the Widespread Use of Day Care Harming Our Children?
4. Is Today's High Divorce Rate a Problem for Society?
5. Should Limits Be Placed on the Use of Reproductive Technology?
6. Have We Exaggerated the Extent of Domestic Violence?
7. Are Stepfamilies Destined for Trouble?
8. Should Same-Sex Marriages Be Permitted?