Contemporary Issues in Family Studies: Global Perspectives on Partnerships, Parenting and Support in a Changing World

In recent years, the structure and makeup of the family have seen dramatic changes around the world. The contributors to this volume tackle key issues in the changing nature of family life from a global perspective.

The essays are presented in four sections, covering changes in couple relationships and the challenges these pose; parenting practices and their implications for child development; key contemporary global issues, such as migration, poverty, and the internet, and their impact on the family; and the role of the state in supporting family relationships. The volume brings together a stellar international cast of contributors from a variety of disciplines, including psychology, sociology, counseling, family therapy, and social work.  In a fast-moving, multi-cultural world, this volume links key research, policy, and practice, and provides essential information on contemporary family issues for professionals, researchers, and students alike.