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

This edited volume tackles key issues affecting families in different parts of the world. Contemporary Issues in Family Studies takes into account the significant shifts in family life and living arrangements in recent years-- changes with include greater levels of cohabitation, single-parent households, dual-earning families, same-sex partnerships, and others. These issues are discussed within a broad family policy framework from a global perspective, providing a valuable text for policy makers, sociologists, psychologists, academic researchers, and family practitioners.