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Marriages and Families : Changes, Choices and Constraints (6TH 08 Edition)

by Nijole Benokraitis

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Publisher Comments:

Exceptionally comprehensive, innately interesting, and extremely readable, this best-seller introduces readers to the study of contemporary marriages and families in ways to which they can easily relate. It examines the diversity of American families–giving equal attention to all racial, ethnic, and other societal groups–and examines not only the choices, but the constraints that often limit our family-related choices today. This open-minded approach, combined with a set of practical guidelines presented in each chapter, encourages learners to think and act for themselves–and thereby join the effort to resolve some of the crucial issues confronting 21st century families. A six-part organization places marriage and the family in perspective, looks at the individual and developing relationships, as well as the individual and marital commitments, considers parents and children, explores conflicts and crises, and offers an understanding of changes and transitions. For those interested in a complete and current study of marital and family relationships in America.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Changing Family

 

Chapter 2: Studying Marriage and the Family

 

Chapter 3: The Family in Historical Perspective

 

Chapter 4: Racial and Ethnic Families: Strengths and Stresses

 

Chapter 5: Socialization and Gender Roles

 

Chapter 6: Love and Loving Relationships

 

Chapter 7: Sexuality and Sexual Expression Throughout Life

 

Chapter 8: Choosing Others: Dating and Mate Selection

 

Chapter 9: Singlehood, Cohabitation, Civil Unions, and Other Options

 

Chapter 10: Marriage and Communication in Committed Relationships

 

Chapter 11: To Be or Not to Be a Parent: More Choices, More Constraints

 

Chapter 12: Raising Children: Promises and Pitfalls

 

Chapter 13: Balancing Work and Family Life

 

Chapter 14: Family Violence and Other Health Issues

 

Chapter 15: Separation and Divorce   

 

Chapter 16: Remarriages and Stepfamilies

 

Chapter 17: Families in Later Life

 

Chapter 18: The Family in the Twenty-First Century

Product Details

ISBN:
9780132431736
Subtitle:
Changes, Choices and Constraints
Author:
Benokraitis, Nijole
Author:
Benokraitis, Nijole V.
Publisher:
Prentice Hall
Subject:
Marriage
Subject:
Family
Subject:
Sociology - Marriage & Family
Subject:
Sociology - General
Subject:
Marriage -- United States.
Subject:
Family -- United States.
Copyright:
Edition Number:
6
Series:
MyFamilyLab Series
Publication Date:
February 2007
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
672
Dimensions:
10.55x8.68x1.05 in. 3.38 lbs.

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