History and the Family: The Discovery of Complexity.

Elder, Glen H., Jr.

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Publication Date: 1981-Aug

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History and the Family: The Discovery of Complexity.

Elder, Glen H., Jr.

Journal of Marriage and the Family, v43 n3 p489-519 Aug 1981

Examines the interplay of historical research and theory building in family studies, expanding discovery of complexity in family life of past times, potential usefulness of W.I. Thomas's theory for such research, and the essential contribution of age and life course to the historical application of the Thomas approach. (Author)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Theories, Cross Cultural Studies, Economic Factors, Family (Sociological Unit), Family Life, Family Role, Family Structure, Social Change, Social History, Social Structure, Sociocultural Patterns, State of the Art Reviews

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Language: English

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