Advancing family theories /

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&#...

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Main Author: White, James M., 1946-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, ©2005.
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