Sociology of Families: Readings / Edition 1

by Cheryl Marie Albers

Overview

"Cheryl Albers' reader for use in family sociology courses is a cutting edge collection of articles about cutting edge topics. She addresses nine topics central and critical to family sociology and provided thoughtful articles from diverse perspectives for each, from adolescent childbearing to the construction of family policy. This volume of readings is where the students are. It could enrich any instructor's approach to the burning questions in the field of family sociology." Dana Vannoy, University of Cincinnati

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761986102
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	03/11/1999
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	528
Product dimensions:	7.38(w) x 9.12(h) x (d)

About the Author

About the Author
Cheryl Albers is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Buffalo State College, where she teaches family, childhood and youth, gender roles and social psychology. She has previously taught at the University of Minnesota and The Queensland Institute of Technology, in Australia. Current research interests focus on public policy regarding child care. She has written and lectured extensively on family studies in the United States and overseas.

Table of Contents

Intimate Relationships
Public and Private Sexuality
Commitment
Cohabitation and Marriage
Having Children
Biological and Social Parenting
Working Families
Gender and Role Balance
Families in Poverty
Homelessness and Welfare
Divorce and Remarriage
Economic and Emotional Impact
Family Transitions
Generational Obligations
Social Change and Future Trends