Description:

The second edition of Families in Canadian Society is an expanded and updated text that gives students an understanding of Canadian social, demographic, economic, legal and cultural trends in relation to family life.

Features:
- A new chapter on Theories and Research Methods which gives students an overview of the conceptual frameworks in Family Studies
- Includes separate chapters on singleness and the family with adolescents
- New photos and illustrative material
- An expanded section of suggested readings for further research in each area
- Includes a section on related fields of study in college or university and careers related to family issues