The Family

Family structures have become increasingly diverse over recent decades. Examining contemporary theory alongside key terms and concepts, this new edition explores issues of intimacy, parenting, cohabitation and media representations. This book provides an in-depth look at the role of the family in society for all students of sociology.>

List of contents

Introduction to the Sociology of the Family
The Nature of Families and Households
Theories of Families and Households: 1
Theories of Families and Households: 2
Ideology, Discourse and the 'Dark Side' of Family Life
The Impact of Industrialization: Changes in Family Structure
Family Roles, Marriage and Relationships
Family Diversity
Changing Patterns of Marriage and Divorce
Changing Generations
The Family and Social Policy
References.

About the author

LIZ STEEL Head of Humanities and Social Science at Halifax New College, UK. She is an experienced teacher of Sociology.
WARREN KIDD Senior Lecturer of Education at the University of East London, UK, and is an experienced teacher of Sociology as A Level. He is author of Culture and Identity and co-author of Political Sociology.
ANNE BROWN Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Leicester, UK.

Product details

• Authors: Anne Brown, Warren Kidd, Liz Steel, Liz Kidd Steel
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2012
• EAN: 9780230580169
• ISBN: 978-0-230-58016-9
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: Skills-based Sociology; Skills-based Sociology
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; B, Family, Social Sciences, Family Law, families, Families—Social aspects