Key Concepts in Family Studies

by Jane Ribbens McCarthy, Rosalind Edwards

Key Concepts in Family Studie′s individual entries introduce, explain and contextualize the key topics within the study of the family. Definitions, summaries and key words are developed throughout with careful cross-referencing allowing students to move effortlessly between core ideas and themes. Each entry provides clear definitions, lucid accounts of key issues, up-to-date suggestions for further reading, and informative cross-referencing. Relevant, focused and accessible this book will provide students with an indispensible guide to the central concepts of family studies.

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Antti · Rating 3 out of 5]

A comprehensive overview of the key concepts in family studies. Contained a lot of information in an easy-to-read form. I especially liked the book's multidisclipinary approach to studying family.