Advancing Family Theories

ISBN-10
1452229740
ISBN-13
9781452229744
Category
Family & Relationships
Pages
201
Language
English
Published
2015
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Author
James M. White

Description

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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