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Examines how family relationships evolve over time, focusing on childhood, parenting practices, and the challenges of aging and intergenerational ties.

Investigates "non-traditional" structures, including cohabitation, same-sex families, and the roles of men and fathers. The Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Fam...

The volume is organized into thematic sections that address both classic sociological concerns and contemporary issues: Examines how family relationships evolve over time, focusing

Explores the impact of social class, poverty, and ethnicity, as well as the experiences of immigrant and transnational families. It emphasizes that studying social change within families

Discusses external factors like public policy, work-life balance, and the influence of new technologies, such as assisted reproduction. The Wiley Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Families

Analyzes how globalization and cultural shifts affect family systems worldwide, often challenging Western-centric biases.

is an authoritative reference work that brings together expert essays on the transformations of family life. It emphasizes that studying social change within families is essential for understanding broader global shifts in individual and social life. Core Themes and Structure