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Future Families explores the variety of family forms which characterize our contemporary culture, while addressing the implications of these increasingly diverse family units on child development.
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Reveals the diversity of new family forms based on the most current research on fathers, same-gender parents, new reproductive technologies, and immigrant families
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Illustrates that children and adults can thrive in a variety of non-traditional family forms
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Shows the interrelatedness of new trends in family organization through the common themes of embedded families and caregiving in community and cultural contexts
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Features an interdisciplinary approach, drawing from works in areas that include child development, family studies, sociology, cross-cultural scholarship, ethnic studies, biology, neuroscience, anthropology and even architecture
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Sets an agenda for future research in the area of families by identifying important gaps in our knowledge about families and parenting
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AutoCAD 2007 and AutoCAD LT 2007 BibleWelcome to the AutoCAD 2007 and AutoCAD LT 2007 Bible. Whether you use AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT, you’ll find complete explanations of all of the powerful features that you need to know to design and draw anything. This book is designed to be your comprehensive guide to both the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT programs.
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