Sourcebook of family theories and methods: a contextual approach

This unique sociohistorical account of family studies traces the development of various theories or methods within the context of the social values, technological changes, and political events of the twentieth century. Each chapter discusses the origins of a particular theory or method, its core assuptions, its applications, and its link to preceeding and succeeding theories or methods.Emphasizes not only family theories but also research methods and the relationship between the two Places each theory and method in the sociohistorical context of its formulation Emphasizes multicultural dimensions through discussionof how each theory and method takes into account differences in age, ethnicity, race, and gender Includes contributions from leading family practitioners and scholars

• ISBN: 978-0-387-85763-3
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 750
• Fecha Publicación: 01/12/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés