The Family in Global Perspective : A Gendered Journey
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Yvonne M. Caldera, Ph.D. : “I think it would be a great book for a class in Family Studies. In the Family Studies field, we have come to realize that the ‘family’ as we see it is not how peoples of the world necessarily see it. I think exposing all Family Studies students to this text would greatly enhance their educational development. . . . written in very comprehensible language for undergraduates.”
Heying Jenny Zahn : “I find the book overall is well done: it is very readable for undergraduates; the author is good at interweaving interesting research and travel notes with theories and discussions about families in a global perspective in various places. The style is refreshing, particularly enticing for undergraduate readers.”
Sharon K. Houseknecht : "The book is rather unique in the sense that there are few works that place the U.S. family within a larger global framework. The comparisons that are made across societies serve to enhance understanding of family patterns in the United States. I also should mention that the book is well written, and in an interesting way, too. It successfully combines important academic material with a thought-provoking style of presentation.”
Peter Phillips : "The Family in Global Perspective is an exciting new cross-cultural text that should be adopted for classroom use in universities nationwide. Elaine Leeder has created a readable interesting textbook for undergraduates that reveals the historical, socio-cultural, and gender realities of family life. Real life examples from 42 countries support student understandings of sociological theory, and build a comprehensive awareness of family as a way of being for people throughout the world."
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The Family in Global Perspective: A Gendered Journey,Elaine J. Leeder,Sage Publications, Inc,0761928375,Anthropology - Cultural,Cross-cultural studies,Family,Family & Relationships,Family/Marriage,General,Sex role,Sociology,Sociology - Marriage & Family,Family & Relationships / General
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