Jana Levická Boeken

The process of globalisation, phenomenon of postmodern society and crucial changes in the lifestyle at the beginning of the 21st century have a significant impact on the institution of the family, hence many scientists undertake the issue of family research. The monograph includes introduction, providing epistemological foundation for the analysis of many aspects of family lives such as motherhood, aggression, large families, dysfunctions, being apart, the old age, and intellectual disability, establishing a professional and complex image of the problems of contemporary families. The authors of the chapters are experienced and recognised in the field of their research in Poland, Slovakia and Czech Republic. Therefore, the monograph is of comparative nature, so it can serve as a comprehensive book not only for professionals but for the society in general. Due to multidisciplinary perspective it comes across as highly educative and socially valuable, providing professional assistance for social welfare workers.