Sociology of Family Life

Informationen zum Autor Deborah Chambers is professor of media and cultural studies at Newcastle University. Klappentext New kinds of intimate relationships such as post-divorce families, co-habiting couples, 'friends as family' and same-sex unions are now commonplace. This book explores the growing diversity of family life by presenting a comprehensive assessment of recent research and theory, and foregrounds new thinking about 'family', parenting, childhood and personal life.A Sociology of Family Life queries notions of moral decline by revealing a remarkable persistence of commitment and reciprocity across cultures in traditional and new family relations. This insightful and innovative work examines factors such as gender, race, ethnic identity and new sexual lifestyles in relation to cultural customs, government policies and social inequalities.Global dimensions of intimate life are explored, including the impact of population policies on fertility in several nations; ethical dilemmas associated with reproductive technologies among different cultures; interdependencies between rich and poor nations through the globalization of domestic care; and transnational marriage strategies. This book will be indispensable for students across the social sciences interested in change in intimate relations. Zusammenfassung New kinds of intimate relationships such as post-divorce families, co-habiting couples, 'friends as family' and same-sex unions are now commonplace. This book explores the growing diversity of family life by presenting a comprehensive assessment of recent research and theory, and foregrounds new thinking about 'family', parenting, childhood and personal life.A Sociology of Family Life queries notions of moral decline by revealing a remarkable persistence of commitment and reciprocity across cultures in traditional and new family relations. This insightful and innovative work examines factors such as gender, race, ethnic identity and new sexual lifestyles in relation to cultural customs, government policies and social inequalities.Global dimensions of intimate life are explored, including the impact of population policies on fertility in several nations; ethical dilemmas associated with reproductive technologies among different cultures; interdependencies between rich and poor nations through the globalization of domestic care; and transnational marriage strategies. This book will be indispensable for students across the social sciences interested in change in intimate relations. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction1. Traditional Approaches to the Family2. Individualization, Intimacy and Family Life3. Parenting Practices and Values4. The Changing Nature of Childhood5. Families and Ageing Societies6. Globalization, Migration and Intimate Relations7. Families, Fertility and Populations8. Families and New Reproductive Technologies9. New Directions: Personal Life, Family and Friendship...

List of contents

Introduction1. Traditional Approaches to the Family2. Individualization, Intimacy and Family Life3. Parenting Practices and Values4. The Changing Nature of Childhood5. Families and Ageing Societies6. Globalization, Migration and Intimate Relations7. Families, Fertility and Populations8. Families and New Reproductive Technologies9. New Directions: Personal Life, Family and Friendship

Report

'This book covers an impressive amount of ground both geographically and in terms of topics. Stressing the themes of diversity and the need to take a global perspective in family studies, Deborah Chambers provides authoritative and lucid insights into some urgent scholarly and political debates. This is a family text for our times.'David H. J. Morgan, University of Manchester'This is a terrific book. It aptly demonstrates just how much families have changed even as it demonstrates that care and connection remain central aspects of the personal communities individuals construct. In addition, the author uses fascinating cross-cultural examples to shake complacency about which way is best. It is a perfect choice for courses on the sociology of the family.'Margaret K. Nelson, Middlebury College'A Sociology of Family Life is an excellent text. Well structured and clearly written, the book will appeal to a wide range of students taking family sociology modules. It lucidly introduces readers to contemporary debates within the sociology of the family, expressing complex themes in a coherent and accessible fashion.'Graham Allan, Keele University

Product details

• Authors: Deborah Chambers
• Publisher: Polity Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.04.2012
• EAN: 9780745647791
• ISBN: 978-0-7456-4779-1
• No. of pages: 256
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Soziologie, psychische Gesundheit, Mental Health, Health & Social Care, Gesundheits- u. Sozialwesen