The Family in Global Perspective

The Family in Global Perspective by Elaine Leeder

Explores the differences and similarities in family structures around the globe. Students learn how factors such as location, culture, and globalization influence how families function and shape the unique experiences of family members. The lens is that of a gendered journey through which we see how families operate as a result of global forces.

Elaine Leeder is Professor Emerita of Sociology and Dean Emerita of Social Sciences at Sonoma State University. Previously she taught at Ithaca College in Ithaca New York. She earned her doctoral degree from Cornell University, a masters in public health from the University of California at Berkeley, and a masters in social work from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University in New York. Dr. Leeder has experience as an educator, professional psychotherapist, consultant, and trainer of mental health and criminal justice professionals. She has won numerous awards for her community work, including one from the American Red Cross for her work on restorative justice in prisons. She was a visiting scholar at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC. She is listed in Who's Who in America, Who's Who of American Teachers, and Who's Who of American Women.

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ISBN 13	9781516531363
ISBN 10	1516531361
Title	The Family in Global Perspective
Author	Elaine Leeder
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Cognella, Inc
Year published	2019-05-30
Number of pages	370
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