The Wiley Blackwell encyclopedia of family studies

Title:

Author:

Shehan, Constance L., editor.

ISBN:

9780470658451

Physical Description:

xciii, 506 pages ; 25 cm.

Series:

Wiley Blackwell encyclopedias in social science

Wiley-Blackwell encyclopedias in social science.

Abstract:

Few fields of endeavor encompass a wider range of themes and topics - or academic disciplines - than family studies. The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Family Studies presents a comprehensive, interdisciplinary collection of the key concepts, trends, and processes related to the study of families and family pattern throughout the world. Reflecting the latest research findings, and contributed by international experts across many relevant fields, the alphabetized entries represent a remarkable compendium of topics, concepts, and themes related to global family structures, on both macro and micro levels. From a global perspective, issues covered range from changing birth rates and an aging world population to human trafficking, homelessness, famine, and genocide. Other topics concern the dynamics of couple, family, and kin relationships and range from household divisions of labor to single-parent households, stepfamilies, and innumerable other areas. With remarkable insight into global family patterns, a breadth of coverage, and a wide range of interdisciplinary approaches to this dynamic field, The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Family Studies is an invaluable resource for all who study and work in any capacity with families throughout the world community. -- from back cover.

Contents:

V.1: A-C -- v.2: D-H -- v.3: I-P -- v.4: Q-Z.

Subject Term:

Families -- Research.

Social sciences -- Research.

Families -- Research. (OCoLC)fst01728937

Social sciences -- Research. (OCoLC)fst01122944

Familie

Sozialwissenschaften

Added Author:

Shehan, Constance L.,

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The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Family Studies presents a comprehensive, interdisciplinary collection of the key concepts, trends, and processes relating to the study of families and family patterns throughout the world.

Offers more than 550 entries arranged A-Z Includes contributions from hundreds of family scholars in various academic disciplines from around the world Covers issues ranging from changing birth rates, fertility, and an aging world population to human trafficking, homelessness, famine, and genocide Features entries that approach families, households, and kin networks from a macro-level and micro-level perspective Covers basic demographic concepts and long-term trends across various nations, the impact of globalization on families, global family problems, and many more Features in-depth examinations of families in numerous nations in several world regions

4 Volumes
www.familystudiesencyclopedia.com

Reviews (1)

Choice Review

Editor Shehan (Univ. of Florida) assembled numerous international scholars and individual volume editors to contribute to this four-volume encyclopedia exploring the interdisciplinary field of family studies. The purview of the field by its very nature relies on research and concepts from a wide range of disciplines, including psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, history, law, and medicine. To capitalize on and build a stronger sense of cross-disciplinary understanding, the work brings together diverse perspectives from scholars around the world. Contributors address a wide scope of societal processes and pressures that influence families across time and space, while paying special attention to the cross-cultural perspective. The insights into how different nations, cultures, ethnic groups, and adherents to particular religions interact with family processes in unique ways makes this volume stand out from other reference sources dealing with families and children. The scholars' own direct experience with the wide-ranging issues covered accentuates the authenticity and validity of findings reported in these alphabetically arranged, signed essays, and the writing style of each is accessible to a wide range of readers, including undergraduates and general readers. The addition of see also references and further readings, and a detailed 60-page index, provide leads for those who wish to extend their understanding. Included is information on basic demographic concepts (e.g., age at first marriage, fertility rates) and important theoretical approaches (e.g., cognitive development, human ecology, social exchange), but the specific focus on global problems in family studies (e.g., alimony, Alzheimer's disease, couples therapy, parental discipline) makes this set more akin to a specialized handbook like David F. Lancy's The Anthropology of Childhood (CH, Sep'15, 53-0320) than an encyclopedic summary of the state of the field. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All libraries. All levels. --Rachel Lynn Wadham, Brigham Young University