Parent-Youth Relations: Cultural and Cross-Cultural Perspectives Contributor(s): Wilson, Stephan (Author), Peterson, Gary W. (Author), Steinmetz, Suzanne (Author) |
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ISBN: 0789024837 ISBN-13: 9780789024831 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $53.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2005 Annotation: Parent-Youth Relations: Cultural and Cross-Cultural Perspectives explores in depth the most fundamental human relationship--between parent and child--in different societies around the world. International experts provide a comprehensive collection of original research and theory on how parental styles and the effects of culture are interconnected. Written from diverse perspectives, this unique resource reveals deep insight into these relationships by focusing on the individuals, the structure of the family, and societal and cultural influences. Detailed tables illustrate research data while thorough bibliographies offer opportunities for further study. |
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BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - Marriage & Family - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - Social Science | Gender Studies |
Dewey: 306.874 |
LCCN: 2005005732 |
Physical Information: 1.45" H x 6.06" W x 8.38" (2.15 lbs) 648 pages |
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Publisher Description: Explore the most fundamental human relationship--between parent and child Western social science has long neglected to acknowledge that family relationships must always be examined from a culturally sensitive perspective. Parent-Youth Relations: Cultural and Cross-Cultural Perspectives fills this void by exploring in depth the most fundamental human relationship--between parent and child--in different societies around the world. International experts provide a comprehensive collection of original research and theory on how parental styles and the effects of culture are interconnected. Written from diverse perspectives, this unique resource reveals deep insight into these relationships by focusing on the individuals, the structure of the family, and societal and cultural influences. Parental relations and cultural belief systems both play integral parts on how socialization and development occur in children. Parent-Youth Relations: Cultural and Cross-Cultural Perspectives presents several viewpoints, some comparing similarities and differences across societies or nations, others exploring relationships within a single culture. This probing global look at parent-youth relations provides sensitively nuanced information valuable for every professional or student in the social sciences. Detailed tables illustrate research data while thorough bibliographies offer opportunities for further study. Parent-Youth Relations: Cultural and Cross-Cultural Perspectives explores:
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