Sociology of the Family
- ISBN-10
- 0138210004
- ISBN-13
- 9780138210007
- Category
- Family & Relationships / General
- Pages
- 401
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1987
- Publisher
- Prentice-Hall
- Author
- Steven L. Nock
Description
A complete and balanced introduction to the sociological study of the family.
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