This book, the first in the series Social Worlds from the Inside Out, introduces undergraduates to the study of the family (one of the largest courses taken on sociological institutions) through a series of original chapters commissioned for this volume. The book presents the social world of the family "from the inside out" through the lived experiences of its participants, thereby supplementing core texts for this course with multi-faceted descriptions of real-life experiences.
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Part of the "Social Worlds from the Inside Out" series, this book introduces undergraduates to the study of the family. It presents the social world of the family "from the inside out" through the lived experiences of its participants, thereby supplementing core texts for this course with multi-faceted descriptions of real-life experiences.
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Contributors ; Introduction ; PART I: COUPLES ; 1. "I'm excited to be married, but...": Romance and Realism in Marriage ; 2. Making Sense of "Husbands" and "Wives" ; 3. The Everyday Meaning of Marital Equality ; PART II: PARENTS AND KIDS ; 4. Being a Good Parent ; 5. Keeping Tabs on Teenagers ; 6. Kids, Cars, and Family Life ; 7. Sissy Boy, Progressive Parents ; PART III: REARRANGEMENTS ; 8. Couples Facing Divorce ; 9. Children's Stories of Divorce ; 10. Stepfathers and the Family Dance
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780195177909
Publisert
2005
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press Inc
Vekt
278 gr
Høyde
137 mm
Bredde
206 mm
Dybde
20 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
224