The Wiley Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Families
Title | The Wiley Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Families PDF eBook |
Author | Judith Treas |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Pages | 610 |
Release | 2014-03-26 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1118374118 |
Written by an international team of experts, this comprehensive volume investigates modern-day family relationships, partnering, and parenting set against a backdrop of rapid social, economic, cultural, and technological change. Covers a broad range of topics, including social inequality, parenting practices, children’s work, changing patterns of citizenship, multi-cultural families, and changes in welfare state protection for families Includes many European, North American and Asian examples written by a team of experts from across five continents Features coverage of previously neglected groups, including immigrant and transnational families as well as families of gays and lesbians Demonstrates how studying social change in families is fundamental for understanding the transformations in individual and social life across the globe Extensively reworked from the original Companion published over a decade ago: three-quarters of the material is completely new, and the remainder has been comprehensively updated
The Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Families
Title | The Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Families PDF eBook |
Author | Jacqueline L. Scott |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Families |
ISBN | 9781780341170 |
Tackling issues relevant to family life today, this authoritative Companion shows why studying social change in families is fundamental for understanding the transformations in individual and social life, across the globe.
The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Sociology
Title | The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Sociology PDF eBook |
Author | George Ritzer |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Pages | 695 |
Release | 2016-09-26 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1119250633 |
Featuring a collection of original chapters by leading and emerging scholars, The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Sociology presents a comprehensive and balanced overview of the major topics and emerging trends in the discipline of sociology today. Features original chapters contributed by an international cast of leading and emerging sociology scholars Represents the most innovative and 'state-of-the-art' thinking about the discipline Includes a general introduction and section introductions with chapters summaries by the editor
The Wiley Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Families
Title | The Wiley Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Families PDF eBook |
Author | Judith Treas |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Pages | 610 |
Release | 2017-08-14 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 111940603X |
Written by an international team of experts, this comprehensive volume investigates modern-day family relationships, partnering, and parenting set against a backdrop of rapid social, economic, cultural, and technological change. Covers a broad range of topics, including social inequality, parenting practices, children’s work, changing patterns of citizenship, multi-cultural families, and changes in welfare state protection for families Includes many European, North American and Asian examples written by a team of experts from across five continents Features coverage of previously neglected groups, including immigrant and transnational families as well as families of gays and lesbians Demonstrates how studying social change in families is fundamental for understanding the transformations in individual and social life across the globe Extensively reworked from the original Companion published over a decade ago: three-quarters of the material is completely new, and the remainder has been comprehensively updated
The Wiley Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Families
Title | The Wiley Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Families PDF eBook |
Author | Judith Treas |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2014 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781118524534 |
The Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Families
Title | The Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Families PDF eBook |
Author | Jacqueline Scott |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Pages | 624 |
Release | 2008-04-15 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 0470998997 |
Tackling issues relevant to family life today, this authoritative Companion shows why studying social change in families is fundamental for understanding the transformations in individual and social life, across the globe. Contains original essays by expert contributors on a wide range of topics relating to the sociology of families. Includes coverage of social inequality, parenting practices, children’s work, the changing patterns of citizenship, and multi-cultural families. Gives special attention to European and North American examples. Discusses previously neglected groups, including immigrant families and gays and lesbians. Explores how revolutionary changes in aging, longevity, and sexual behavior have radically affected the experience of different generations, and the relationships between them.
The Blackwell Companion to Sociology
Title | The Blackwell Companion to Sociology PDF eBook |
Author | Judith R Blau |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Pages | 640 |
Release | 2008-04-15 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 0470692731 |
The Blackwell Companion to Sociology is a milestone collection of new essays by renowned sociologists, covering both the traditions and strengths of the field as well as newer developments and directions. Authors from the US, the UK, Europe and elsewhere have contributed to this all-in-one reference work, highlighting the relevance of interdisciplinary and international perspectives, while at the same time representing the scope and quality of sociology in its current form.