Leading family sociologist David Morgan revisits his highly influential 'family practices' approach in this new book. Exploring its impact, and how it has been critiqued, Morgan shows the continued relevance of the approach with reference to time and space, the body, emotions, ethics and work/life balance.

Autorentext
David Morgan is Professor Emeritus of History, University of Wisconsin-Madison. An international authority on the Mongol period, his book The Mongols (2nd edition 2007) is regarded as a standard work in the field.

Inhalt
The Original Argument Locating Practices Locating Practices: Alternatives Developments and Difficulties Time, Space and Family Practices The Body and Family Practices Emotions and Family Practices The Ethical Turn in Family Studies Work/Family Articulation Conclusion