Understanding Families: A Global Introduction

by Samantha Callan and Linda McKie

Book Overview

Written by field experts this clear, engaging book adopts a global perspective to usefully examine how modern families can be explored and understood. Packed with critical pedagogy, including case-studies, think points, key words and a glossary, it guides students through topics such as relationships, sexualities and paid and unpaid work.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1847879322
• ISBN13: 9781847879325
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.6" x 9.4"