Passing On - Kinship and inheritance in England (Paperback)

This major study examines the increasing significance of inheritance for life in ordinary families. It considers questions of individual choice versus family responsibilities, the internal dynamics of families, and broader implications for social change. This book is intended for undergraduates and postgraduates on courses in the sociology of the family, social policy, gender studies and social anthropology, as well as students and researchers within socio-legal studies and family law.