Elisabetta Ruspini Knihy

The emergence of computerized panel surveys has transformed social science research by making longitudinal data more accessible to graduate students. Elisabetta Ruspini offers a thorough introduction to the complexities of conducting research using these surveys, addressing key issues and methodologies. The book serves as an essential resource for understanding the implications and applications of longitudinal studies in contemporary social science.

Exploring modern relationships, the book presents a vision of living and loving in the 21st century that transcends traditional norms. It challenges conventional ideas about family and partnership by proposing that fulfillment can be achieved without sex, children, cohabitation, or a heterosexual orientation. The narrative highlights diverse ways of forming connections and building a life that defies societal expectations, promoting an inclusive understanding of love and companionship.

Both research and policy on balancing work and family life have tended to focus on mothers' lives. This volume examines how fathers fulfill their roles both within the family and at work and what institutional support could be of most benefit to them in combining these roles.

This book examines the lifestyles, expectations and plans of Millennials and Generation Z and how they are redefining tourism. It explores the present and future challenges faced by the tourism industry as a result of the generational turnover and the role a generational perspective can play in helping the industry recover from the COVID-19 crisis.