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Searles, George J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205072410 ISBN 13: 9780205072415

Publisher: Longman, 2011

Synopsis

This is a survey text for sociology of family courses. The author uses all basic theoretical frameworks, structural, functional, interactionist, developmental, life course, exchange, feminist, sociobiological and conflict, to describe and analyze contemporary families and non-traditional lifestyles. This edition is both descriptive and analytical. It is cross-cultural and provides an objective description of the family system.

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From the Back Cover

This best-selling book introduces key theoretical perspectives on families, reflects the most current data and research, and uses cross-cultural comparisons to present the most comprehensive coverage of the family. The book uses a variety of theoretical frameworks (structural/functionalist, conflict, interactionist, exchange, developmental, and feminist) to describe and analyze society's contemporary families and diverse, nontraditional lifestyles. Separate chapters look at variations among American families by race and social class. For sociologists and those involved with counseling, teaching or social work centered on the family.

Edition details

• Publisher: Longman
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0205072410
• ISBN 13: 9780205072415
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 300