Family Disorganization: An Introduction to a Sociological Analysis - Hardcover

Mowrer, Ernest R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1025650190 ISBN 13: 9781025650197

Verlag: Hutson Street Press, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

"Family Disorganization: An Introduction to a Sociological Analysis" is a pioneering study that applies a rigorous sociological framework to the breakdown of family units in modern society. This work addresses the complexities of domestic instability, examining the social, economic, and environmental factors that lead to divorce and desertion. By moving away from moralistic judgments, Ernest R. Mowrer provides a systematic analysis of the forces that undermine the cohesion of the primary social group.

The text is notable for its methodological approach, blending detailed statistical data with insightful case studies to illustrate the realities of family life in an increasingly urbanized world. It explores how the rapid growth of cities and the resulting social disorganization impact the stability of individual households. Mowrer introduces important concepts regarding the ecology of family life, tracing how geographical and social mobility influence the internal dynamics of marriage.

As a foundational contribution to the Chicago School of Sociology, "Family Disorganization" remains a vital resource for understanding the evolution of family studies and the development of social research techniques. Its focus on the tension between individual behavior and social structure offers lasting value for scholars of sociology, social history, and human relations.

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Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Hutson Street Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1025650190
• ISBN 13: 9781025650197
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 338
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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