ABSTRACT
The objective of this book is to provide a comparative analysis of family trends in Asia by focusing on the most important aspects of family and kin, from the process of dating to the impact of economic development on homes and family life, as they are experienced in ten Asian countries. I begin the story by highlighting the efforts made by researchers since the 1950s to study Asian families. This background information helps the reader appreciate the details of studies and findings discussed in the other chapters.
