Advancing family theories [electronic resource] / James M. White.
Material type: TextPublication details: Thousand Oaks, Calif. ; London : SAGE, c2005Description: 1 online resource (ix, 201 p.)ISBN: 9781452229744 (ebook) :Subject(s): Families -- Philosophy | Families -- Research | Sociology -- Philosophy | Sociology -- MethodologyAdditional physical formats: Print version :: No titleDDC classification: 306.8501 LOC classification: HQ728 | .W52 2005Online resources: SAGE knowledge Summary: Explores two contemporary theories of the family-rational choice theory & transition theory that illuminate what differing theories reveal about families. The book also discusses how meta-theories can assist in refining theory, & offers insight on the 'understanding versus explanation' debate.Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Explores two contemporary theories of the family-rational choice theory & transition theory that illuminate what differing theories reveal about families. The book also discusses how meta-theories can assist in refining theory, & offers insight on the 'understanding versus explanation' debate.
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