White, James M. 1946- creator Sage eBooks text Electronic books. cau Thousand Oaks, Calif London SAGE c2005 2005 monographic eng

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1 online resource (ix, 201 p.) Explores two contemporary theories of the family-rational choice theory & transition theory that illuminate what differing theories reveal about families. The book also discusses how meta-theories can assist in refining theory, & offers insight on the 'understanding versus explanation' debate. Specialized. specialized James M. White. Includes bibliographical references and index. Families Philosophy Families Research Sociology Philosophy Sociology Methodology HQ728 .W52 2005 306.8501 9781452229744 (ebook) : http://ezproxy.alfaisal.edu/login?url=http://sk.sagepub.com/books/advancing-family-theories http://ezproxy.alfaisal.edu/login?url=http://sk.sagepub.com/books/advancing-family-theories StDuBDS 120315 20161031105058.0 EDZ0000063526 eng