Family in Transition [Paperback]

 

Illustrates dramatic transformations in the American family

 

Family in Transition, 17/e, creates a balanced view of the family from both current and historical points of view. The authors tap a range of research disciplines to create a broadly defined portrait of how great shifts in such areas as the national economy, life expectancy, and education are transforming the American family.

 

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• Blends Historical Context with the Latest Scholarship  This title comprises classic literature from the field as well as the most current family scholarship.
• Explores Research  Contributions from leading researchers in a variety of disciplines provide new insights into family and explode many myths about family life.
• Supports the Theory of a Triple Revolution  The authors claim a Triple Revolution is transforming contemporary family life: the move to a post-industrial, service-and-information economy; a life-course revolution brought about by reduced mortality and fertility; and psychological changes rooted in rising educational levels.

 

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