Exploring Family Theories
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- Synopsis
- The purpose of this text is to provide a basic introduction to the major theories pertaining to the family among professionals today. Each addresses different aspects of family life and answers different questions. Humans are extremely complex, and it is difficult to analyze ourselves; therefore, every theory will be imperfect. But each one brings us closer to understanding and being able to make positive change where needed in family life. Each theory has its own basic assumptions and concepts, and is a product of its own historical context as well. Each is used in answering specific research questions that other theories may not answer, or may answer differently. It will be up to you to try on the lens of each theory and determine how well you think it explains human and family behavior.
- Copyright:
- 2004
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 286 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781931719179
- Publisher:
- N/A
- Date of Addition:
- 01/11/08
- Copyrighted By:
- Roxbury Publishing Company
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Language Arts, Communication, Sociology
- Submitted By:
- 8
- Proofread By:
- Allison Hilliker
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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