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European Kinship Today: Patterns, Prospects and Explanations.

Authors :
Heady, Patrick
Source :
Ethnologie Française; jan2012, Vol. 42 Issue 1, p93-104, 12p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article discusses kinship trends and research in Europe, as of 2012, with a focus on mutual assistance networks and their spatial distribution, and differences between cities and countryside. Several relevant charts are included. Topics include the practical details of mutual assistance, the social impact of the proximity of kin, and the study of kinship based on macro-regions and area types.

Subjects

Subjects :
KINSHIP
SOCIAL network research
MUTUAL aid
FAMILIES -- Charts, diagrams, etc.
FAMILY research

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00462616
Volume :
42
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Ethnologie Française
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
71654893
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3917/ethn.121.0093
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