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The Fourth Edition of James M. White, David M. Klein, and Todd F. Martin's best-selling Family Theories: An Introduction offers a thorough and accessible approach to the most current perspectives in family theory. Rich in detail yet exceptionally concise, the text's analytical structure draws from such major theoretical frameworks as social exchange and choice, symbolic-interaction, family life course development, systems, conflict, feminism, and ecology to explain variation in families. Thoroughly updated, this new edition helps readers connect theory to everyday life.
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Preface
 
Acknowledgements
 
1. What Is a Theory?
2. Theoretical Assumptions and History of Family Theorizing
3. The Rational Choice and Social Exchange Framework
4. The Symbolic Interaction Framework
5. The Life Course Developmental Framework
6. The Systems Framework
7. The Conflict and Critical Theories Framework
8. The Feminist Framework
9. The Ecological Framework
10. Theorizing About Families
11. Epilogue
 
References
 
Index
 
About the Authors