ABOUT THE BOOK For millennia, marriage decisions were dictated more by economic and political considerations than by love and personal satisfaction. This made marriage a very coercive institution, especially for young people and for women in general. Marriage has changed more in the last 30 years than in the previous 3,000 years, with major economic and social consequences for how families work. The present volume reviews the changes that occurred in marriage behaviour and family systems, especially in the Indian context. It lays the groundwork for a reconsideration of the theory of the family, by describing the tremendous changes in family forms, pointing to some of their driving forces, and suggesting ways of expanding our thinking about the family to better understand its future. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Prof. Joseph Mathew, a well-known teacher of philosophy and culture, is having twenty-five years of professional experience. He was pastor for eight years before becoming a teacher, and is influenced by the life and teachings of Mother Teresa. He is interested in social and political philosophy through a continental lens, with particular emphasis on gender mainstreaming. Prof. Joseph has several publications to his credit and has been associated with the academic bodies of a number of universities. He is widely travelled and is committed to the cause of excellence in education
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