Home, Family and Community

Originally published in 1978, this book was written in response to the growing need for resource material for Home Economics courses in which the sociological content was becoming increasingly important. It brings together material from a number of disciplines - sociology, economics, psychology - on the home, the family and the community.

List of contents

Acknowledgements. Preface. 1. Home, Family and Social Class 2. The Family Group 3. Earning and Spending 4. Work and Leisure 5. Housing the Family 6. The Family in a Community Setting 7. Social Services for the Family 8. Homes of the Future. Further Reading. Index.

Product details

• Authors: Kathleen Heasman, Heasman Kathleen
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 01.08.2025
• EAN: 9781032533094
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3253309-4
• No. of pages: 152
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Family
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Social structure research; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, Sociology: sport & leisure, Sociology: family & relationships, Social issues & processes, Sociology: sport and leisure, Sociology: work & labour, Social classes, Social and ethical issues, Sociology: family and relationships, Sociology: work and labour