Family in Transition, 17th edition

  • Arlene S. Skolnick
  • , Jerome H. Skolnick

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ISBN-13: 9780137617708 (2021 update)

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Illustrates dramatic transformations in the American family

 

Family in Transition, 17/e, creates a balanced view of the family from both current and historical points of view. The authors tap a range of research disciplines to create a broadly defined portrait of how great shifts in such areas as the national economy, life expectancy, and education are transforming the American family.

 

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Published by Pearson (July 14th 2021) - Copyright © 2022

ISBN-13: 9780137617708

Subject: Sociology

Category: Marriage & Family

Brief Contents

Part I The Changing Family

  1. Families Past and Present
  2. Public Debates and Private Lives

Part II Sex and Gender

  1. Changing Gender Roles
  2. Sexualtiy and Society
  3. Courtship and Marriage
  4. Divorce and Remarriage

Part III Parents and Children

  1. Parenthood
  2. Childhood and Youth

Part IV Families in Society

  1. Work and Family Life
  2. Family and the Economy
  3. Dimensions of Diversity
  4. Trouble in the Family