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Table of Contents:
Introduction Chapter 1: Structural/Functionalism Theory History Basic Assumptions Primary Terms and Concepts Structure Function Instrumental Expressive Equilibrium The Benchmark Family Conformity Innovation Ritualism Retreatism Rebellion Common Areas of Research and Application Family Structure Family Functions Origin of the Family Family Universality Marital Structure Working Women Family Definition Critique Application Sample Reading: The Theoretical Importance of Love William J. Goode Chapter 2: Developmental Theory History Basic Assumptions Primary Terms and Concepts Family Normative Events Stages Tasks Timing Change Transitions Common Areas of Research and Application The Family Life Cycle The Family Career The Dynamics of Family Development The Life Course Perspective Carter and McGoldrick Model The Systemic Family Development Model Critique Application Sample Reading: Coping Among Dual-Career Men and Women Across the Family Life Cycle Maureen H. Schnittger and Gloria W. Bird Chapter 3: Social Exchange Theory History Basic Assumptions Primary Terms and Concepts Rewards Costs Profit Comparison Level Level of Alternatives Reciprocity Distributive Justice, Fairness, and Equity Common Areas of Research and Application Romantic Issues Relationship Issues Gender Differences in Sexual Behavior Decision-Making Critique Application Sample Reading: A Half Century of Mate Preferences David M. Buss, Todd K. Shackelford, Lee A. Kirkpatrick, and Randy J. Larsen Chapter 4: Symbolic Interaction Theory History Important Early Contributions Principal Scholars Basic Assumptions First Overarching Theme Second Overarching Theme Third Overarching Theme Primary Terms and Concepts Symbols Interaction Gestures Social Norms Rituals Roles Salience Identity Common Areas of Research and Application African-American Families Development of Self Sexuality Methodological Issues Critique Application Sample Reading: Identity Salience and Role Performance: The Relevance of Symbolic Interaction Theory for Family Research Sheldon Stryker Chapter 5: Conflict Theory History Basic Assumptions Primary Terms and Concepts Competition Conflict Conflict Management Conflict Resolution Consensus Negotiation and Bargaining Power Assertion and Aggression Threats and Promises Common Areas of Research and Application Conflict Management Divorce Developmental Changes Abuse Critique Application Sample Reading: Why Welfare? Karen Seccombe Chapter 6: Stress Theory History Basic Assumptions Stressor Events (A) Resources (B) Definition of the Situation (C) Stress and Crisis (X) Primary Terms and Concepts Stressors Normative Event Resources Crisis Adaptation Common Areas of Research and Application Informal Family Care Work and Family Adolescent Coping Non-normative Stressors Non-normative Caregiving Critique The Double A Factor: Stress and Change The Double B Factor: Family Resources The Double C Factor: Family Perception The Double X Factor: Family Crisis and Adaptation Mundane Extreme Environmental Stress Models Family Adjustment and Adaptation Response (FARR) Model Application References Sample Reading: A Crisis Framework Applied to Macrosociological Family Changes: Marriage, Divorce, and Occupational Trends Associated With World War II Jean Lipman-Blumen Chapter 7: Family Systems Theory History Basic Assumptions Primary Terms and Concepts System Boundaries Elements Family Rules Feedback Equilibrium Linear Causality Circular Causality Identified Patient Double Bind Disengagement Enmeshment Mutuality Common Areas of Research and Application Critique Application Sample Reading: Family Rules: Marital Quid Pro Don D. Jackson Chapter 8: Feminist Family Theory History Basic Assumptions Primary Terms and Concepts Sex Gender Categorization Stratification Privilege Social Deconstruction Social Discourse Praxis Common Areas of Research and Application Division of Labor Family Violence Critique Application Sample Reading: Feminists and the Ideology and Practice of Marital Equality Karen R. Blaisure and Katherine R. Allen Chapter 9: Biosocial Theory History Basic Assumptions Primary Terms and Concepts Adaptation Fitness Proximate Causes Natural Selection Common Areas of Research and Application Temperament Gender Sexuality Critique Application Sample Reading: Biosocial Perspectives on the Family Alan Booth, Karen Carver, and Douglas A. Granger Epilogue Author Index Subject Index

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This is an excellent theory book...the writing style is clear and concise, and students will find it interesting. I really liked the practical application questions at the end of each chapter; they will assist students in synthesizing and applying the learned knowledge." --Bahira Sherif-Trask, University of Delaware "Standard and classic references are balanced with very recent references--nicely done. The Research and Application sections in every chapter bring clarity and understanding. A common reaction in a theories class is, 'They're running together in my mind.' This text makes every theory memorable by tying it to real-world research and applications." --Mary Bold, Texas Woman's University "This book takes a reader-friendly approach to subject matter that is typically somewhat cumbersome to read. The result is a straightforward presentation of theories that enables the reader to grasp the basic theoretical assumptions and challenges the reader to apply the theoretical concepts to real-world situations." --Maureen Blankemeyer, Kent State University


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781931719179
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 19 mm
  • Width: 171 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1931719179
  • Publisher Date: 01 Nov 2003
  • Height: 229 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 476 gr


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