Canadian Families Today: New Perspectives 4th Edition

Description

Now in its fourth edition, Canadian Families Today presents a comprehensive introduction to the sociological study of our nation’s families. This thought-provoking collection explores the major themes, historical developments, and contemporary cases that are currently shaping family life,
including discussions on the changing definitions of « family », new studies on the life course and family dynamics, and the unique challenges that families in Canada face. Written by a team of experts from across Canada and fully up-to-date with the latest research and data, these essays provide
students with a fascinating in-depth look at the issues and trends affecting families in Canada today.

The fourth edition features brand-new chapters on refugee families in Canada and Indigenous families, as well as increased coverage of topics such as mixed-race unions, same-sex parenting, transgender families, and the recent Canada Child Benefit. The text also includes a new « Daily Life » box that
allows students to connect concepts and theories to real-life experiences, as well as new critical thinking questions throughout each chapter for students to consider.