The Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Families by Jacqu... - 9780631221586

The Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of FamiliesAuthor(s): Jacqueline Scott, Judith Treas, Martin Richards\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Wiley-Blackwell\nISBN-13: 9780631221586, 978-0631221586\nSynopsis\nTackling issues relevant to family life today, this authoritative Companion shows why studying social change in families is fundamental for understanding the transformations in individual and social life, across the globe. \n \n\nContains original essays by expert contributors on a wide range of topics relating to the sociology of families.\nIncludes coverage of social inequality, parenting practices, childrens work, the changing patterns of citizenship, and multi-cultural families.\nGives special attention to European and North American examples.\nDiscusses previously neglected groups, including immigrant families and gays and lesbians.\nExplores how revolutionary changes in aging, longevity, and sexual behavior have radically af.