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Foreword \\ Preface \\ Acknowledgments \\ Chapter 1 What Is a Theory? \\ Architecture of a Scientific Theory \\ Defining Theory \\ Functions of Theory \\ Theories About Families \\ Evaluation of Theory \\ Frameworks \\ Study Questions \\ Chapter 2 Classical Social Theories and Family Theories \\ Philosophies of Science \\ Values in Science \\ What Is an Explanation? \\ Classical Social Theories \\ A Brief History of Family Theory \\ Conclusion \\ Study Questions \\ Chapter 3 The Rational Choice and Social Exchange Framework \\ Intellectual Traditions \\ Focus and Scope Assumptions \\ Concepts \\ Propositions \\ Variations \\ Empirical Applications \\ Critiques and Discussion \\ Conclusion \\ Study Questions \\ Chapter 4 The Symbolic Interaction Framework \\ Intellectual Traditions \\ Focus and Scope Assumptions \\ Concepts \\ Propositions \\ Variations \\ Empirical Applications \\ Critiques and Discussion \\ Conclusion \\ Study Questions \\ Chapter 5 The Family Life Course Development Framework \\ Intellectual Traditions \\ Focus and Scope Assumptions \\ Concepts \\ Propositions \\ Variations \\ Empirical Applications \\ Critiques and Discussion \\ Conclusion \\ Study Questions \\ Chapter 6 The Systems Framework \\ Intellectual Traditions \\ Focus and Scope Assumptions \\ Concepts \\ Propositions \\ Variations \\ Empirical Applications \\ Critiques and Discussion \\ Conclusion \\ Study Questions \\ Chapter 7 The Conflict and Critical Theories Framework \\ Intellectual Traditions \\ Focus and Scope Assumptions \\ Concepts \\ Propositions \\ Variations \\ Empirical Applications \\ Critiques and Discussion \\ Conclusion \\ Study Questions \\ Chapter 8 The Feminist Framework \\ Intellectual Traditions \\ Focus and Scope Assumptions \\ Concepts \\ Propositions \\ Variations \\ Empirical Applications \\ Critiques and Discussion \\ Conclusion \\ Study Questions \\ Chapter 9 The Ecological Framework \\ Intellectual Traditions \\ Focus and Scope Assumptions \\ Concepts \\ Propositions \\ Variations \\ Empirical Applications \\ Critiques and Discussion \\ Conclusion \\ Study Questions \\ Chapter 10 Theory Construction and Emerging Theories \\ Stages of Theory Construction \\ Methods of Theory Construction \\ Strategies of Theory Construction \\ Emerging Theories \\ Conclusion \\ Study Questions \\ Chapter 11 Epilogue \\ Metatheory and Theory Development \\ The Future of Family Theory \\ Conclusion \\ References \\ Index \\ About the Authors

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