Social Science Marriage & Family
Family Matters
An Introduction to Family Sociology in Canada
- Publisher
- Canadian Scholars' Press Inc.
- Initial publish date
- Apr 2008
- Category
- Marriage & Family, Children's Studies
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781551303413
- Publish Date
- Apr 2008
- List Price
- $69.95
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Description
This refreshingly succinct and engaging introduction to family sociology in Canada has a strong focus on contemporary theory and research on a wide variety of substantive issues relevant to the lives of students from diverse family backgrounds. This book is organized into three interrelated areas: the study of continuity, diversity, inequality, and social change in families; the life course of families across the generations; and critical issues facing families today, including social policy issues.
About the author
Barbara A. Mitchell is Professor of Sociology at Simon Fraser University, jointly appointed in the Department of Gerontology.