A Sociology of Family Life (2nd Edition)

Change and Diversity in Intimate Relations

A Sociology of Family Life (2nd Edition)
Deborah Chambers, Pablo Gracia
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Paperback
h229 x 150mm - 328pg
17 Dec 2021 UK
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9781509541362
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Family relations are undergoing dramatic changes globally and locally. At the same time, certain features of family life endure. This popular book, now in a fully updated second edition, presents a comprehensive assessment of recent research on ' family' , parenting, childhood and interpersonal ties. A Sociology of Family Life queries assumptions about a disintegration of ' the family' by revealing a remarkable persistence of commitment and reciprocity across cultures, within new as well as traditional family forms. Yet, while new kinds of intimate relationships such as ' friends as family' and LGBTQ+ intimacies become commonplace, such personal relationships can still be difficult to negotiate in the face of wider structural norms. With a focus on factors such as class, gender, race, ethnicity and sexuality, this new edition highlights inequalities that influence and curb families and personal life transnationally. Alongside substantial new material on cultural and digital transformations, the book features extensive updates on issues ranging from demography, migration, ageing and government policies to reproductive technologies, employment and care. With a global focus, and blending theory with real-life examples, this insightful and engaging book will remain indispensable to students across the social sciences.
' This richly theoretical book draws on fascinating examples from across the globe to consider key debates on "family" in the modern world. Highly recommended. ' Margaret K. Nelson, Middlebury College' An authoritative, wide-ranging and up-to-date overview of current social scientific understandings of family and personal relationships. Few contemporary texts on family provide the breadth and depth of analysis to be found here. It is required reading for students and teachers of family life today. ' Brian Heaphy, University of Manchester' This nuanced book provides an indispensable guide to understanding the evolving relationships between global economies and intimacy. ' Lynn Schofield Clark, University of Denver
Deborah Chambers is Professor of Media and Cultural Studies at Newcastle University. Pablo Gracia is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Trinity College Dublin.
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ISBN-13: 9781509541362
Published: 17 Dec 2021
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Polity Press
Publisher: Polity Press
Format: Paperback
Height: 229mm
Width: 150mm
Spine: 23mm
Weight: 434g
Pages: 328

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