Ecological Studies of Family Life

by Arlene Vetere

Book Overview

Considers why psychology has neglected the ?family? and offers an evaluation of existing theories of family behavior. Critiques general system theory and its applications in research and clinical contexts. Describes participant observation of family life as noted by researchers who lived in a family's home for extended periods and observed family interaction.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471912530
• ISBN13: 9780471912538
• Release Date: May 1987
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.