Marriage, work, and family life in comparative perspective : Japan, South Korea, and the United States /

When we compare Eastern and Western societies, we find similar economic and social forces at work. But the impact of these on family life reflects differences in cultural history and social context. This volume examines family change in Korea, Japan, and the United States, allowing us to contrast th...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Other Authors: Tsuya, Noriko O., 1954- (Editor), Bumpass, Larry L. (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Honolulu : University of Hawai'i Press, [2004]
Subjects:
Börngen, ...
Honʼyaku iin shachū > Japan
Universidad Sergio Arboleda
Families > Cross-cultural studies.
Work and family > Cross-cultural studies.
Families > Japan.
Work and family > Japan.
Families > Korea (South)
Work and family > Korea (South)
Families > United States.
Work and family > United States.
Familles > Études transculturelles.
Travail et familles > Études transculturelles.
Familles > Japon.
Travail et familles > Japon.
Familles > Corée du Sud.
Travail et familles > Corée du Sud.
Familles > États-Unis.
Travail et familles > États-Unis.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Marriage
Families
Work and family
Familienleben
Frau
Berufstätigkeit
Gehuwden.
Arbeid.
Gezin.
Interculturele vergelijking.
Japan
Korea (South)
United States
Südkorea
USA
Cross-cultural studies
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • List of Figures
  • List of Tables
  • Preface
  • Chapter One. Introduction / Tsuya, Noriko O. / Bumpass, Larry L.
  • Chapter Two. Attitudes Relating to Marriage and Family Life / Bumpass, Larry L. / Choe, Minja Kim
  • Chapter Three. Views of Marriage among Never-Married Young Adults / Tsuya, Noriko O. / Mason, Karen Oppenheim / Bumpass, Larry L.
  • Chapter Four. Intergenerational Relations / Rindfuss, Ronald R. / Choe, Minja Kim / Bumpass, Larry L. / Byun, Yong-Chan
  • Chapter Five. Investments in Children's Education, Desired Fertility, and Women's Employment / Tsuya, Noriko O. / Choe, Minja Kim
  • Chapter Six. Employment
  • Chapter Seven. Gender and Housework / Tsuya, Noriko O.
  • Chapter Eight. The Family in Comparative Perspective / Rindfuss, Ronald R.
  • Notes
  • References
  • Contributors
  • Index

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