Family theories/ White, James M.

Preface to the Second Edition Preface to the First Edition Acknowledgements 1. What is Theory? Ideas & Data. Scientific Theory. Family Theory. A Brief History of Theory in Family Studies. Suggested Readings.2. The Social Exchange & Choice Framework Intellectual Traditions. Focus & Scope Assumptions. Concepts. Propositions. Variations. Empirical Applications. Implications for Intervention. Critiques & Discussion. Conclusion. Suggested Readings 3. The Symbolic Interaction Framework Intellectual Traditions. Focus & Scope Assumptions. Concepts. Propositions. Variations. Empirical Applications. Implications for Intervention. Critiques & Discussion. Conclusion. Suggested Readings 4. The Family Life Course Development Framework Intellectual Traditions. Focus & Scope Assumptions. Concepts. Propositions. Variations. Empirical Applications. Implications for Intervention. Critiques & Discussion. Conclusion. Suggested Readings 5. The System Framework Intellectual Traditions. Focus & Scope Assumptions. Concepts. Propositions. Variations. Empirical Applications. Implications for Intervention. Critiques & Discussion. Conclusion. Suggested Readings 6. The Conflict Framework Intellectual Traditions. Focus & Scope Assumptions. Concepts. Propositions. Variations. Empirical Applications. Implications for Intervention. Critiques & Discussion. Conclusion. Suggested Readings 7. The Feminist Framework Intellectual Traditions. Focus & Scope Assumptions. Concepts. Propositions. Variations. Empirical Applications. Implications for Intervention. Critiques & Discussion. Conclusion. Suggested Readings 8. The Ecological Framework Intellectual Traditions. Focus & Scope Assumptions. Concepts. Propositions. Variations. Empirical Applications. Implications for Intervention. Critiques & Discussion. Conclusion. Suggested Readings 9. The Current State and Future Course of Family Theory Theory Construction. The Future of Family Theory. Conclusion. Suggested Readings. References Index About the Authors