Publisher's Synopsis
This contributed collection of original essays by Canadian scholars examines the issues and trends affecting families in Canada today. The text introduces the sociology of family life by illustrating the changing and diverse definition of families and exploring various life stages and events such as relationship formation and marriage, child-raising, and the life experiences of the elderly. With a wealth of pedagogical features, this new second edition offers students an in-depthand up-to-date introduction to the sociological study of families.
