Understanding Family Process: Basics of Family Systems Theory

by Carlfred Broderick

Book Overview

Systems theory is the basic theoretical model underlying most contemporary family therapy. In this accessible introduction, the author traces how systems theory gave rise to family systems theory, outlines the basic propositions of family systems and links it both to other family theory literature and to clinical practice.

Among the topics covered are relational space, family boundaries, family stratification and child socialization. Family...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803937784
• ISBN13: 9780803937789
• Release Date: March 1993
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.0"