Discover the second edition of 'A Sociology of Family Life', a critical exploration of the evolving dynamics of family relationships in the modern world. This essential sociology text delves into the significant transformations families experience globally, while also highlighting enduring elements that shape family life. With an ISBN of 9781509541362, this 328-page book from John Wiley & Sons (UK) is perfect for students and scholars eager to understand parenting, childhood, and interpersonal ties in contemporary society.

In this updated edition, the book challenges traditional notions surrounding the disintegration of the family unit. Instead, it uncovers the resilience of commitment and reciprocity present across diverse cultures and family forms. Readers will gain insights into the emergence of innovative intimate bonds, such as 'friends as family' and LGBTQ+ relationships, while examining the societal norms that influence these connections.

A Sociology of Family Life further investigates how factors such as class, gender, race, and sexuality create disparities and shape personal life on a global scale. The new material reflects cultural and digital changes, ensuring relevance to contemporary discussions around family dynamics, migration, aging, reproductive technologies, and social policies.

This Google-friendly text is essential for anyone studying sociology, offering a blend of theory and real-life examples. Enjoy free shipping on your order and allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Please note that cancellations are not accepted after the order is placed. Enhance your understanding of family life today!

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509541362
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 328


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Family relations are undergoing dramatic changes globally and locally. At the same time, certain features of family life endure. This popular book, now in a fully updated second edition, presents a comprehensive assessment of recent research on 'family', parenting, childhood and interpersonal ties.


A Sociology of Family Life queries assumptions about a disintegration of 'the family' by revealing a remarkable persistence of commitment and reciprocity across cultures, within new as well as traditional family forms. Yet, while new kinds of intimate relationships such as 'friends as family' and LGBTQ+ intimacies become commonplace, such personal relationships can still be difficult to negotiate in the face of wider structural norms. With a focus on factors such as class, gender, race, ethnicity and sexuality, this new edition highlights inequalities that influence and curb families and personal life transnationally. Alongside substantial new material on cultural and digital transformations, the book features extensive updates on issues ranging from demography, migration, ageing and government policies to reproductive technologies, employment and care.


With a global focus, and blending theory with real-life examples, this insightful and engaging book will remain indispensable to students across the social sciences.