Families in Today's World

<p>An international textbook providing comprehensive coverage of over a dozen major topics in the sociology of family life; from interaction and meaning in families to sexuality. David Cheal provides coverage of these topics by drawing on material from countries around the world. The studies focus mainly on contemporary family life but also present information on <em>historical</em> changes which have shaped family life as we know it today. </p> <p>This book is an incredibly valuable teaching tool presenting diversity in family patterns through thinking about family life globally. </p>