Fertility rates vary considerably across and within societies, and over time. Over the last three decades, social demographers have made remarkable progress in documenting these axes of variation, but theoretical models to explain family change and variation have lagged behind. …
This title takes a fresh look at how 'troubles' feature in 'normal' families, and how the 'normal' features in troubled families. In addressing chapter draw on research on a wide range of substantive topics including infant care, sibling conflict, divorce, disability, illness, m…
This title takes a fresh look at how 'troubles' feature in 'normal' families, and how the 'normal' features in troubled families. In addressing chapter draw on research on a wide range of substantive topics including infant care, sibling conflict, divorce, disability, illness, m…
Explores the variety of family forms which characterise our contemporary culture, while addressing the implications of these increasingly diverse family units on child development. Shows the interrelatedness of new trends in family organization through the common themes of embed…
This book explores the variety of family forms that caracterize our contemporary culture while addressing the implications of these increasingly diverse family units on child development. Noted psychologist Ross Parke traces teh shifts in parental roles resulting from increased …
Widening global inequalities make it difficult for parents in developing nations to provide for their children, and both mothers and fathers often find that migration in search of higher wages is their only hope. Their dreams are straightforward: with more money, they can improv…
by Brooker, Liz, Alanen, Leena, Mayall, Berry
fromStudies in childhood and youth
"This book breaks new ground in its theorizing of childhood within sociological concepts. Over the course of nine chapters, authors give detailed accounts of the lives of children in a range of societies, including England, sub-Saharan Africa, Northern Ireland, France, Andhra Pr…
This publication brings together research in the field of family tourism. It underlines the infancy of academic family tourism research that belies its market importance and directs towards future implications and theoretical debates about the place of families within tourism.
Martin Davies brings together contributors from a range of universities and practice backgrounds to provide incisive perspectives on this complex field.
by Kirschman, Ellen, Kamena, Mark, Fay, Joel
"Grounded in clinical research, extensive experience, and deep familiarity with police culture, this book offers highly practical guidance for psychotherapists and counselors. The authors vividly depict the pressures and challenges of police work and explain the impact that line…
International service learning (ISL) programs are growing more popular with students looking to advance their skills and knowledge to become global citizens. While the benefits of these programs among students are well documented, little is known about the implications they have…
