{"product_id":"families-in-context-an-introduction-9780195330250","title":"Families in Context: An Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Marilyn Ihinger-Tallman | Teresa M. Cooney\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Sociology - Marriage \u0026amp; Family\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarilyn Ihinger-Tallman and Teresa M. \u003cem\u003eCooney's Families in Context\u003c\/em\u003e introduces foundational ideas and concepts about families and applies them to issues and events relevant to today's college student population. This comprehensive but concise paperback--written in clear, student-friendly language--fills the following needs not being met by existing texts: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* The text is structured consistently, featuring an overarching framework that combines family systems theory and ecological systems theory. This approach bridges both micro- and macro-perspectives on families.\u003cbr\u003e* Each chapter places families squarely within their respective environments--their neighborhood, community, and national context--and provides conceptual linkages between the different aspects of family life.\u003cbr\u003e* Diversity is integrated into each chapter. * The text's emphasis on social context allows the exploration of families in at least three ways: (1) how individuals live out their intimate experiences within families and communities; (2) the impact of family groups on their neighborhoods and communities, and vice versa; and (3) the ways in which the larger social contexts influence families within different class levels and racial groups.\u003cbr\u003e* The book's brevity and reasonable price allow ample time for instructors to easily supplement their courses with additional materials.\u003cbr\u003eEach chapter opens with a \"Did You Know?\" box, detailing ideas related to chapter content and preparing students for the chapter's topics. Similarly, a box entitled \"Things to Think About\" offers questions, definitions, or comments intended to provoke students' critical thinking. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe text provides a \"hands-on\" approach by featuring critical-thinking activities at the end of each chapter, enabling students to apply learned concepts and principles. Finally, additional readings and a glossary of relevant theoretical concepts are provided.","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47613675110551,"sku":"9780195330250","price":23214.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780195330250.webp?v=1775087034","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/families-in-context-an-introduction-9780195330250","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}