White, James M., 1946-
Advancing family theories / James M. White. - Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, c2005. - ix, 201 p. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-185) and indexes.
Introduction -- Family theory and social science -- Science and its critics -- Theory, models, and metaphors -- Function and types of theory -- Rational choice and the family -- Transition theory -- Theory, research, and meta-theory -- Theory and human values -- Conclusion : theories as tools for studying families.
0761929053 (pbk.)
2004006456
Families--Philosophy.
Families--Research.
Sociology--Philosophy.
Sociology--Methodology.
HQ728 / .W52 2005
149.94 / BLM
Advancing family theories / James M. White. - Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, c2005. - ix, 201 p. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-185) and indexes.
Introduction -- Family theory and social science -- Science and its critics -- Theory, models, and metaphors -- Function and types of theory -- Rational choice and the family -- Transition theory -- Theory, research, and meta-theory -- Theory and human values -- Conclusion : theories as tools for studying families.
0761929053 (pbk.)
2004006456
Families--Philosophy.
Families--Research.
Sociology--Philosophy.
Sociology--Methodology.
HQ728 / .W52 2005
149.94 / BLM