Chapter Eleven
Families
Book Editor(s):Sally E. Hadden, Alfred L. Brophy,
First published: 22 February 2013
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
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Beginnings
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The Force of Law
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Families and Social Policy
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The Future of Families
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