Marriages and Families: Changes, Choices, and Constraints

Marriages and Families: Changes, Choices, and Constraints
ISBN-10
0131305166
ISBN-13
9780131305168
Series
Marriages and Families
Category
Social Science / Sociology / General
Pages
618
Language
English
Published
2003
Publisher
Pearson
Authors
Nijole Vaicaitis Benokraitis, Nijole Benokraitis Benokraitis

Description

For courses in Marriage and Family, Sociology of Family, and Family Studies/Relationships in departments of Sociology, Family Studies, Psychology, and Women's Studies.

This best-selling, full-color text introduces students to the study of contemporary marriages and families by examining the changing American family and exploring their choices and constraints. This approach, combined with the most current research and practical guidelines, encourages students to join the effort to resolve some of the crucial issues confronting 21st century families.

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