{"product_id":"families-in-a-global-context","title":"Families in a Global Context","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn what trends and factors are influencing families globally \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow are families the same or different around the world? \u003cem\u003eFamilies in a Global Context\u003c\/em\u003e puts the similarities and differences into perspective, presenting an in-depth comparative analysis of family life in 17 countries around the world. Contributors discuss different countries' family life by using a standard framework to review major influences and patterns. The framework allows readers to do comparative reflection across several countries on a variety of daily living elements, including social and economic forces such as urbanization and modernization, changes in gender\/courtship\/spousal patterns, and war. This book provides an informative illustration of current as well as future trends of family life worldwide. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach chapter in \u003cem\u003eFamilies in a Global Context\u003c\/em\u003e describes customary types of family patterns within each country’s social organization and culture. Important social, economic, political, and other trends are explored in detail, and major ethnic, religious, or other subcultures are noted emphasizing marriage and family patterns that differ from the more typical ones. The book is extensively referenced and includes tables to clearly present data. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountries explored in Families in a Global Context include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEuropean countries of Wales, Sweden, Germany, Romania, and Italy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfrican countries of Sierra Leone, South Africa, and Kenya \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle Eastern countries of Turkey and Iran \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsian and Oceanian countries of India, China, the Philippines, and Australia \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatin American countries of Brazil, Mexico, and Cuba \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTopics discussed for each country in \u003cem\u003eFamilies in a Global Context\u003c\/em\u003e include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edemographics \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emate selection patterns with an emphasis on the dynamics of couple formation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emarital roles \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe place and role of children and parenting in families \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esocialization for gender roles \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edifferences in education, employment, and other opportunities \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emajor stressors affecting families, coping, and adaptation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaging and life expectancy issues \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand much more! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFamilies in a Global Context\u003c\/em\u003e is an insightful resource for researchers, educators, and advanced undergraduate and graduate students investigating comparative family topics of family life around the world and in cultural context.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54254954250584,"sku":"9780789027085","price":142.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780789027085.jpg?v=1770471019","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/families-in-a-global-context","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}