This work on the family brings a unique cross-cultural perspective to one of society's fundamental institutions. At the end of each chapter are technical terms with definitions, questions for further study, suggested readings and films.

Editor

K. Ishwaran

York University

CROSS-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES

• Introduction: Some Issues and Contexts in Family Studies, K. Ishwaran, York University
• Family Studies: An Historical Account, K. Ishwaran, York University
• The Meanings of Family Life: Theoretical Approaches and Theory Models, David Cheal, University of Winnipeg
• Family Patterns and Contemporary Global Trends, Stanley R. Barrett, University of Guelph

THE FAMILY AND SOCIAL CHANGE

• Alternate Lifestyles: Variations in Household Forms and Family Consciousness, Jacqueline A. Gibbons, York University
• Women, The Family and Change, Susannah J. Wilson, Oasis Management Consultants, Long Beach, California

THE SOCIALIZATION PROCESS

• Gender Role Socialization, Charlene Thacker, University of Winnipeg
• Socialization Beyond Childhood, Frank A. Fasick, University of Waterloo
• Love and Marriage, Daniel Albas and Cheryl Mills Albas, University of Manitoba
• Sexuality and Marriage, Daniel Albas and Cheryl Mills Albas, University of Manitoba
• Patterns of Mate Selection, G.N. Ramu, University of Manitoba
• Mate Selection: A Theoretical Perspective, Jarmila L.A. Horna, University of Calgary

THE MARITAL SYSTEM

• Marriage: A Developing Process, James M. White, University of British Columbia
• Power and Authority in the Family, M.B. Brinkerhoff and Eugen Lupri, University of Calgary
• Marital Roles in Transition, Nancy Mandell, York University

FAMILIAL DISORGANIZATION AND REORGANIZATION

• Divorce, John F. Peters, Wilfrid Laurier University
• Violence in the Family, Peter Chimbos, Brescia College, University of Western Ontario
• Family and Leisure, Jarmila L.A. Horna, University of Calgary
• Families in Poverty, Carol Ag¢cs, University of Western Ontario

POSTSCRIPT

• The Family of Today and Tomorrow, Paul C. Glick, Arizona State University

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