Marriages and Families : Intimacy, Diversity, and Strengths with PowerWeb,9780072950670

Marriages and Families : Intimacy, Diversity, and Strengths with PowerWeb

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Edition: 4th
ISBN13: 9780072950670
ISBN10: 0072950676
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2003-06-03
Publisher(s): McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
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Summary

This introduction to marriages and families accentuates the positive aspects of relationships and focuses on enriching students' knowledge and experience in building strong, successful couple and family relationships. The authors, both seasoned family scholars and therapists, integrate research, theory, and practical application with an interdisciplinary perspective on marriage and family.

Table of Contents

Part I: Social Context of Intimate Relationships

Chapter 1: Perspectives on Intimate Relationships

Chapter 2: Cultural Diversity: Family Strengths and Challenges

Chapter 3: Understanding Marriage and Family Dynamics

Part II: Dynamics of Intimate Relationships

Chapter 4: Communication and Intimacy

Chapter 5: Conflict and Conflict Resolution

Chapter 6: Sexual Intimacy

Chapter 7: Gender Roles and Power in the Family

Chapter 8: Managing Economic Resources

Part III: Stages of Intimate Relationships

Chapter 9: Friendship, Intimacy, and Singlehood

Chapter 10: Dating, Mate Selection, and Living Together

Chapter 11: Marriage: Building a Strong Foundation

Chapter 12: Parenthood: Choices and Challenges

Chapter 13: Midlife and Older Couples

Part IV: Challenges and Opportunities

Chapter 14: Stress, Abuse, and Family Problems

Chapter 15: Divorce, Single-Parent Families, and Step-Families

Chapter 16: Strengthening Marriages and Families

Resources
Section A: Couple and Family Scales
Section B: Family Science and Family Research Methods
Section C: Contraception and Abortion Options

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