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Offering students both an understanding of what family theory is and a survey of six major theoretical frameworks developed by key social scientists to explain patterns of family life, this book is an ideal introductory textbook in family studies.The authors begin with a discussion of the purpose of theory and trace the history of theoretical explanations of the family. They then go on to present the six theoretical frameworks: exchangeutilitarian, symbolicinteraction, family developmental, systems, conflict and ecological. Each theory is systematically explored through its historical perspective, basic assumptions, core concepts, variations, empirical applications, implications for intervention, and a critique of its weaknesses. Concluding with a typology for analyzing and comparing the six theories, the authors provide directions for future theory development.
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- Q: What is 'Family Theories: An Introduction' about? A: This book provides an overview of family theory and explores six major theoretical frameworks that explain family life, making it an ideal introductory textbook in family studies.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by David M. Klein.
- Q: What are the six theoretical frameworks discussed in the book? A: The six frameworks are exchange-utilitarian, symbolic-interaction, family developmental, systems, conflict, and ecological theories.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: When was 'Family Theories: An Introduction' published? A: It was published on January 29, 1996.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in family studies? A: Yes, the book is designed as an introductory textbook, making it suitable for students new to the field of family studies.
- Q: Does the book include critiques of the theories presented? A: Yes, each theory is accompanied by a critique of its weaknesses.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic purposes? A: Yes, it is suitable for academic study, particularly in courses related to family studies or social science.