Families In A Global Context

How are families the same or different around the world? Families in a GlobalContext puts the similarities and differences into perspective presenting anindepth... » 

How are families the same or different around the world? Families in a GlobalContext puts the similarities and differences into perspective presenting anindepth comparative analysis of family life in 17 countries around the world.Contributors discuss different countrys family life by using a standardframework to review major influences and patterns. The framework allows readersto do comparative reflection across several countries on a variety of dailyliving elements including social and economic forces such as urbanization andmodernization changes in gendercourtshipspousal patterns and war. This bookprovides an informative illustration of current as well as future trends offamily life worldwide. «