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Families In Asia: Home And Kin
Families In Asia: Home And Kin
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Stella R. Quah uses demographic and survey data, personal interviews and case studies from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam to provide a wide-ranging comparative analysis of family trends and the role of the state and social policy.
Focusing on the most relevant and significant aspects of family and kin, chapters include:
Concepts and research trends
Family forming
Parenthood
Grandparenthood
Gender roles in families
Marriage breakdown
The impact of Socio-economic development
This new edition has been updated and expanded throughout and includes new material on dowry, singlehood, adoption, the transformation of the senior generation, changes in family courts and the role of the state in family wellbeing.
Families in Asia will be the perfect companion for students and scholars alike who are interested in family sociology, public and social policy, and Asian society and culture more broadly.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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One Line Summary
Insightful analysis of evolving Asian family dynamics.
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Who is this book for?
If you're curious about how families are changing across Asia, this book offers a fascinating look into societal trends and policies shaping family life. It's perfect for anyone interested in understanding the social fabric of Asian countries through real data and case studies. You’ll find it enlightening whether you’re studying sociology or simply eager to learn about different cultures.