The Sociology of the Family by Graham Allan

The Sociology of the Family by Graham Allan

This volume provides students with the essential readings for understanding the dominant issues in the sociology of the family. The editor presents the reader with a collection of important writings that include recent and currently relevant material as well as the rich variety of empirical work conducted in this field.

‘The Sociology of the Family: A Reader, edited by Graham Allan, range wisely across topics, from gender differences in emotional work in relationships to how couples manage their money and what it means … [The chapters] sparkle with energy and enthusiasm for the subjectThis volume showcases the intellectual activity in family scholarship today.’ -- Linda Waite, Professor of Sociology and Co-Director, Alfred P. Sloan Center on Parents, Children and Work at the University of Chicago

‘The pieces chosen are not only of interest in their own right, but also, together with Allan’s introductions, serve as excellent guides to further reading. I cannot wait to be able to recommend this much-needed collection to students and researchers in this field.’ -- Dr David Morgan, Department of Sociology, The University of Manchester

Graham Allan is Reader in the Department of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Southampton. His previous publications include Family Life (1985) and Kinship and Friendship in Modern Britain (1996).

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ISBN 13	9780631202684
ISBN 10	0631202684
Title	The Sociology of the Family
Author	Graham Allan
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published	1999-03-17
Number of pages	392
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