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Family Theories

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ISBN-10: 1412937485

ISBN-13: 9781412937481

Edition: 3rd 2008

Authors: James M. White, David M. Klein

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Building upon the success of two previous bestselling editions, the "Third Edition" of "Family Theories" continues to be the ideal resource for readers wishing to develop an understanding of sophisticated ideas about families and marriages. Authors James White and David Klein have updated and revised each chapter based on readers??? suggestions and on developments in the area of family sociology and family studies. An incisive, thorough introduction to current and traditional theories of the family, this text balances the diversity and richness of a broad scope of scholarly work. New to the "Third Edition""Starts with a reorganized introductory chapter": The opening chapter has been…    
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Book details

List price: $80.00
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/29/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English

James M. White, University of British Colombia, School of Family, Vancouver, Canada.

Preface to Third Edition
What Is a Theory?
Philosophies of Science
Architecture of a Scientific Theory
Defining Theory
Functions of a Theory
Theories About Families
A Brief History of Theory in Family Theory
Conceptual Frameworks: 1950-1966
Formal Theory Construction: 1967-1979
Pluralism: 1980-1999
Post-Postmodern Theory: 2000-Present
Evaluation of a Theory
Frameworks
Suggested Readings
The Functionalist Framework
Intellectual Traditions
Focus and Scope Assumptions
Concepts
Propositions
Variations
Empirical Applications
Implications for Intervention
Critiques and Discussion
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
The Social Exchange and Rational Choice Framework
Intellectual Traditions
Focus and Scope Assumptions
Concepts
Propositions
Variations
Empirical Applications
Implications for Intervention
Critiques and Discussion
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
The Symbolic Interaction Framework
Intellectual Traditions
Focus and Scope Assumptions
Concepts
Propositions
Variations
Empirical Applications
Implications for Intervention
Critiques and Discussion
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
The Family Life Course Development Framework
Intellectual Traditions
Focus and Scope Assumptions
Concepts
Propositions
Variations
Empirical Applications
Implications for Intervention
Critiques and Discussion
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
The Systems Framework
Intellectual Traditions
Focus and Scope Assumptions
Concepts
Propositions
Variations
Empirical Applications
Implications for Intervention
Critiques and Discussion
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
The Conflict Framework
Intellectual Traditions
Focus and Scope Assumptions
Concepts
Propositions
Variations
Empirical Applications
Implications for Intervention
Critiques and Discussion
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
The Feminist Framework and Poststructuralism
Intellectual Traditions
Focus and Scope Assumptions
Concepts
Propositions
Variations
Empirical Applications
Implications for Intervention
Critiques and Discussion
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
The Ecological Framework
Intellectual Traditions
Focus and Scope Assumptions
Concepts
Propositions
Variations
Empirical Applications
Implications for Intervention
Critiques and Discussion
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
The State of Family Theory and Its Future
State of Family Theory
Theory Construction
Metatheory and Theory Development
The Future of Family Theory
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
References
Index
About the Authors
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