Learn what trends and factors are influencing families globallyHow are families the same or different around the world?Families in a Global Contextputs the similarities and differences into perspective, presenting an in-depth comparative analysis of family life in 17 countries around the world. Contributors discuss different countries' family life by using a standard framework to review major influences and patterns. The framework allows readers to do comparative reflection across several countries on a variety of daily living elements, including social and economic forces such as urbanization and modernization, changes in gender/courtship/spousal patterns, and war. This book provides an informative illustration of current as well as future trends of family life worldwide. Each chapter inFamilies in a Global Contextdescribes customary types of family patterns within each country's social organization and culture. Important social, economic, political, and other trends are explored in detail, and major ethnic, religious, or other subcultures are noted emphasizing marriage and family patterns that differ from the more typical ones. The book is extensively referenced and includes tables to clearly present data. Countries explored in Families in a Global Context include:European countries of Wales, Sweden, Germany, Romania, and ItalyAfrican countries of Sierra Leone, South Africa, and KenyaMiddle Eastern countries of Turkey and IranAsian and Oceanian countries of India, China, the Philippines, and AustraliaLatin American countries of Brazil, Mexico, and CubaTopics discussed for each country inFamilies in a Global Contextinclude:demographicsmate selection patterns with an emphasis on the dynamics of couple formationmarital rolesthe place and role of children and parenting in familiessocialization for gender rolesdifferences in education, employment, and other opportunitiesmajor stressors affecting families, coping, and adaptationaging and life expectancy issuesand much more! Families in a Global Contextis an insightful resource for researchers, educators, and advanced undergraduate and graduate students investigating comparative family topics of family life around the world and in cultural context. | Families in a Global Context by Charles B. Hennon, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters