Global Families
- Meg Wilkes Karraker - University of St. Thomas, USA
Family Studies
Global Families provides family scholars with a methodical introduction to the interdisciplinary field of globalization. It then examines the ways in which globalization impinges on families throughout the world in four major areas: demographic transitions, world-wide culture, international violence, and transnational employment. It concludes with a discussion of supra-national policies and other efforts to position families in this global landscape.
This books provides an interesting, provocative and engaging series of chapters that provide topics that are essential reading for the module 'Global Families' on a Family and Community degree course.
Interesting book and useful when discussing cultural differences within families
This is a book that will be recommended. I like the structure of the chapters that include critical thinking questions. The module is called 'Global Families' and this would be an excellent concise starting point to base further reading about the topics.
This book will be recommended to learners who may wish to research changing communities and diverse cultural roles within families settling and adapting to western society. The book examines globalisation and the challenges this will have on families. To develop traditional studies of family structure, social inequality this book investigates how globalisation affects employment, family studies and government policies.
Yes, we are using this for our new module Connected Lives, it has provided a good insight into the global character of family life
A recommended text for students studying international and community perspectives with overseas placements
Chapter 3 will be an interesting read for year 1 students when we look at international perspectives
This is a fantastic book that provides students with a global context of families and includes information about wide ranging current issues that is essential in developing their knowledge base.
A thorough colourful detailed examination of childhood and families across the world in the 21st century. Very readable style and the end of chapter questions are useful discussion starters.
Not educationally related enough for the module it was intended for.
