How the family grounds ethics in a changing world The book argues that the family is the fundamental setting where moral life begins and where society’s problems are worked out. It traces how social conditions shape families and, in turn, how family life informs religion, economics, and public life. This edition examines past ideas about family and shows why the family remains central to questions of justice, duty, and community.
Readers will gain a clear view of how family life has influenced history, culture, and policy. The author argues that strengthening the family can support healthier communities and better social reform, while also exploring tensions between individual rights and family responsibilities. The work blends sociology, ethics, and religious thought to illuminate the enduring significance of family in modern societies.
Ideal for readers of social science, history, and religious studies who want a practical, thoughtful map of the family’s role in society.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book investigates the family, an enduring human institution whose importance to ethics and social organization is often overlooked. The author argues that family structures reflect fundamental values and have been key to human progress. By tracing the evolution of the family from its origins to the present day, the book demonstrates its influence on religion, economics, and politics. Drawing on diverse disciplines, from anthropology to psychology, the book uncovers the ethical principles that have guided family life throughout history. This comprehensive analysis sheds new light on the family's vital role in shaping human societies and individual morality, offering insights that are both timely and timeless. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330190449_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330190449
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330190449
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)