Understanding family meanings
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ISBN-13:
9781447301134
Veröffentl:
2012
Einband:
Buch
Erscheinungsdatum:
14.03.2012
Seiten:
294
Autor:
Jane Ribbens Mccarthy
Gewicht:
690 g
Format:
250x175x20 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
Understanding Family Meanings provides an overview of the basic concepts and theories related to families using readings with questions and analysis to encourage reflection and learning. It focuses on family meanings as the key underpinnings for academic study and professional training.
Focuses on family meanings in diverse contexts in order to enhance our understanding of everyday social lives and professional practices. This title provides the reader with an overview of the basic concepts and theories related to families. It also provides a foundation for any module in family studies.
Why family meanings?; Part 1: Research: Family meanings in contemporary contexts; Teasing the threads apart; Understanding 'family' and household through quantitative evidence; Part 2: Theories and concepts: Family discourses and family practices; Intimacy and personal life; Part 3: Contexts: Family meanings across time and space; Family meanings in social policies and professional practices; Family meanings and family values.