{"product_id":"family-in-india","title":"Family in India","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rawat Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Krishna Chakrabortty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2002\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788170337102\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 307\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.9 x 5.5 x 1.6 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis insightful sociological study delves deep into the question: \u003cem\u003eHow much ‘joint’ are our joint households in contemporary India?\u003c\/em\u003e Set against the backdrop of rapid socio-economic, political, and demographic transformations, the book examines the evolving nature of family structures—particularly focusing on the shift from structural jointness to \u003cstrong\u003efunctional solidarity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing rich empirical data gathered from women residing in both rural and urban households of varying configurations, Krishna Chakrabortty unravels the intricate dynamics of intergenerational ties, familial support systems, and the redefinition of kinship roles. The analysis is informed by a thorough review of theoretical and conceptual frameworks concerning the Indian family system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book offers nuanced answers to questions such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do nuclear families maintain connections with their families of origin?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre societal changes affecting all communities uniformly?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat constitutes \u003cem\u003efunctional solidarity\u003c\/em\u003e, and how does it manifest in daily family life?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ten chapters progress from theoretical foundations to empirical assessments, concluding with thought-provoking discussions on the future of the joint family system in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA valuable resource for \u003cstrong\u003estudents, scholars, and researchers\u003c\/strong\u003e of sociology, anthropology, and family studies, this volume bridges traditional concepts with contemporary realities, making it highly relevant in today’s context of changing familial norms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rawat Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49994343022896,"sku":"DRG.RawatPublications_9788170337102","price":777.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/Family_in_India.jpg?v=1756465044","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/family-in-india","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}