An Introduction to the Sociology of Families. Paperback, Pearson
Close Relations: An Introduction to the Sociology of Families, Sixth edition is a Canadian book, rooted in sociological research from around the world, reflecting concerns of the twenty-first century. It continues to cover the most important topics in the family literature and, as before, ends with a look at the future of families.
Readers have agreed with our approach, which is to stress family processes over structure, diversity over uniformity, and reality over myth.