Human families
Stevan Harrell
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Human families
Published
1997
Publisher
Westview Press
Pages
599
ISBN-10
0813327288
Description
This detailed study maps the variations in family systems throughout the world, focusing on the ways families interact with their societies. Tracing the developmental cycle of families in a wide range of times and places, Stevan Harrell shows how family members in different societies must cooperate to perform various activities and thus organize themselves in particular ways. Within six major divisions, the book describes families in nomadic bands, traditional African societies, Polynesian and Micronesian societies, native societies of the Pacific Northwest coast, pre-industrial class societies, and modern industrial societies. Within each group, the author's copious examples demonstrate the variation from one family system to another. His case studies are clearly illustrated with a unique set of diagrams that allow comparison of complex groups and of family processes extending over a generation. Scholars and advanced students alike will find this ambitious book an invaluable resource.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Human families?
This edition of Human families has approximately 599 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Human families?
For most readers, Human families typically takes between 12h 29m and 8h 19m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 149,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 59m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 20 days • Estimated word count: 149,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Human families?
The estimated word count for Human families is approximately 149,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Human families?
Human families was written by Stevan Harrell.
When was Human families published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.