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by Barbara A. Mitchell (Author)
Now in its third edition, <em>Family Matters</em> offers an enriched discussion on a variety of substantive factors affecting Canadian families across a life course. Adopting a feminist sociological approach throughout, this popular textbook explores family structures and functions through a critical, gendered lends and individually examines how issues related to gender, social change, social policy, and poverty influence family life.<br/><br/>A leading name in sociology, Barbara A. Mitchell takes a closer look at LAT partnerships and polyamorous relationships, and features additional material on skipped generation families, disability in families, participatory research methods, parent-child relationships, and the impact of communication technologies. Approachable and concise, <em>Family Matters</em> is the perfect resource for students enrolled in half-year, introductory, or advanced level courses in family sociology and gender studies.
ISBN-10 : 1773380214
ISBN-13 : 978-1773380216
Publisher : Canadian Scholars Pr; 3rd Edition (January 1, 2018)
Language: : English
