{"title":"Vanessa May","description":"\u003cp\u003eVanessa May’s works offer insightful explorations into themes of family and social dynamics, crafted with clarity and depth. Her writing is thoughtful and accessible, making complex ideas approachable for readers interested in education and social studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those seeking to deepen their understanding of family structures and relationships, Vanessa May’s books blend informative content with engaging narrative. Her contributions stand out for their balanced perspective and educational value.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"families-by-vanessa-may-9781509518432","title":"Families","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this accessible and engagingly written book, Vanessa May invites readers into the rich world of thought, research, and study of the highly diverse phenomenon of families and family life. The book explores what is and has been understood by \u003cem\u003efamily\u003c\/em\u003e in different sociocultural contexts and how family life intersects with social spheres such as the state, the labour market, and the economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside broad social developments such as (post)colonialism and austerity, and their connections with changing family patterns, the book engages interdisciplinary work on time, embodiment, and materiality to offer a multidimensional perspective on the day-to-day lives of families. Drawing from research in the Global North and the Global South, the text carefully considers how people approach the study of families and thus provides insight into the shape of mainstream family studies today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFamilies\u003c\/em\u003e offers a timely intervention into current debates within family studies and suggests avenues of investigation that deserve further attention. It will be an invaluable resource to students and scholars alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424108593388,"sku":"9781509518432","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509518432.jpg?v=1774769120"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/vanessa-may.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}