Advancing Family Theories Phillip M. Richards A large letter is embossed

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The authors highlight the practical benefits of using theory in planning

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Contributors address prevalent issues of violence

Advancing Family Theories Phillip M. Richards A large letter is embossed"Making a strong case for the importance of theory in social science, the author argues that theories on the family would assist understanding across cultural contexts and variations." Savithri Subramanian, CONTRIBUTIONS TO INDIAN SOCIOLOGY "A perfect companion text for graduate courses on family theories. It is refreshing to have a single author pull no punches in articulating a viewpoint on where we have gone astray in family theory and how we can