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Close Relations: An Introduction to the Sociology of Families 6th Edition by Susan McDaniel, ISBN-13: 978-0134652290
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- Publisher: Pearson Canada; 6th edition (February 20, 2018)
- Language: English
- 496 pages
- ISBN-10: 0134652290
- ISBN-13: 978-0134652290
Explore the Canadian Family.
Close Relations: An Introduction to the Sociology of Families, Sixth edition is a Canadian book, rooted in sociological research from around the world, reflecting concerns of the twenty-first century. It continues to cover the most important topics in the family literature and, as before, ends with a look at the future of families.
Readers have agreed with our approach, which is to stress family processes over structure, diversity over uniformity, and reality over myth.
KEY TOPICS: Families and Family-Like Relationships: Definitions, Theories, and Research;Historical Perspectives on Canadian Families: Demographic, Social, and Economic Origins and Trends;How Families Begin: Dating and Mating;Types of Intimate Couples: Marriage, Cohabitation, Same-Sex Relationships, and Other Forms;Happy and Healthy Relationships;Parenting: Childbearing, Socialization, and Parenting Challenges;Work and Family Life;Stress and Violence: Realities of Family Life;Divorce and Ending Relationships: Trends, Myths, Children, and Ex-Spouses;Family Transitions and Diversity: Second Families, Empty Nests, Cluttered Nests, and New Kinds of Families; A Glimpse into the Future: Where Do Families Go from Here? MARKET: Appropriate for Sociology of Family Courses.
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