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Families in transition : social change, family formation and kin relationships

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Charles, Nickie, Davies, Charlotte Aull and Harris, Chris (2008) Families in transition : social change, family formation and kin relationships. Bristol: Policy Press. ISBN 9781861347886

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Abstract

This book addresses the complexity of family change. It draws on evidence from two linked studies, one carried out in the 1960s and the other in the early years of the 21st century, to analyse the specific ways in which family lives have changed and how they have been affected by the major structural and cultural changes of the second half of the twentieth century. The book shows that, while there has undeniably been change, there is a surprising degree of continuity in family practices. It casts doubt on claims that families have been subject to a process of dramatic change and provides an alternative account which is based on careful analysis of empirical data. The book presents a unique opportunity to chart the nature of social change in a particular locality over the last 50 years; includes discussions of social and cultural variations in family life, focusing on younger as well as older generations; explores not only what happens within family-households but also what happens within networks of kin across different households and shows the way changing patterns of employment affect kinship networks and how geographical mobility co-exists with the maintenance of strong kinship ties. The findings will be of interest to students of sociology, social anthropology, social policy, women's studies, gender studies and human geography at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Item Type: Book
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman
Divisions: Faculty of Social Sciences > Sociology
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Families -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century, Social change -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century
Publisher: Policy Press
Place of Publication: Bristol
ISBN: 9781861347886
Official Date: 30 July 2008
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30 July 2008Published
Number of Pages: 288
Status: Not Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access
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