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The family is the most important social group in our society. Very few people do not spend at least part of their lives living as a member of a family. Although there is a tendency to regard family life as a very private area, it is a subject of concern, both to academic writers and to policy-makers. The reason for this interest is that the family plays a key role in society.
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Young, P. (1995). Family life. In: Mastering Social Welfare. Macmillan Master Series. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13680-3_2
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