The Family is a fundamental introduction to the sociological study of the family that has been revised and significantly expanded. With a variety of comparative descriptive data and illustrations, the work explores a lot of significant theory. It keeps the comparative and historical perspective. When sociological theory is applied to family relationships, it highlights the intricate connections between family systems and the greater social structure, proving its importance. This version includes fresh content and research discoveries on important topics including women, evolutionism, sociobiology, kinship relationships, and the many different types of social units?families?as well as information on these subjects and others.