{"product_id":"family-theories-an-introduction-understanding-families-series-0803958536","title":"Family Theories: An Introduction (Understanding Families series)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0803958536\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Klein, David M.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffering 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: exchange-utilitarian, symbolic-interaction, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51308992889120,"sku":"NEW0803958536","price":16.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/41GWQEZFBAL_437fa0ff-cf7f-4ee9-ab11-3a98725d8044.jpg?v=1772823408","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/family-theories-an-introduction-understanding-families-series-0803958536","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}