Family theories

By Klein, David M.

Subjects: Sociology, Famille, Research, Méthodologie, Families, Sociology, methodology, Familie, Family, Recherche, Sociologie, Theorieën, Theorie, Methodology, Familiensoziologie, Gezinssociologie, Philosophy

Description: "The first single-volume text to present family theory in a clear and approachable manner, Family Theories provides a thorough introduction to current theories about the family. Authors David M. Klein and James M. White incorporate a broad scope of work from two different perspectives - sociology and family studies - and survey six major theoretical frameworks developed by key social scientists to explain variations in family life. This incisive new volume examines the exchange, symbolic-interaction, family developmental, systems, conflict, and ecological theoretical frameworks, and presents a typology for analyzing and comparing the six theories while providing direction for future theory development."--BOOK JACKET.