Marriages and Families: Changes, Choices and Constraints
- ISBN-10
- 0205006736
- ISBN-13
- 9780205006731
- Series
- Marriages and Families
- Category
- Families
- Pages
- 577
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-07-11
- Publisher
- Prentice Hall
- Author
- Nijole Vaicaitis Benokraitis
Description
Changes, Choices, and Constraints Marriages and Families, Census Update, 7e offers students a comprehensive introduction to many issues facing families in the twenty-first century. The text's major theme, "Changes, Choices, and Constraints," explores: contemporary changes in families and their structure, impacts on the choices available to family members, and constraints that often limit our choices. Through this approach, students are better able to understand what the research and statistics mean for themselves. Marriages and Families, Census Update balances theoretical and empirical discussions with practical examples and applications. It highlights important contemporary changes in society and the family. This text is written from a sociological perspective and incorporates material from other disciplines: history, economics, social work, psychology, law, biology, medicine, family studies, women's studies, and anthropology. The Census Update program incorporates 2010 Census data into a course-simply and easily. The components of the Census Update Program include an updated census edition with all charts and graphs-to reflect the results of the 2010 Census. In addition, A Short Introduction to the U.S. Census is available and an updated MyFamilyLab. Teaching & Learning Experience Personalize Learning -MyFamilyLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking - Feature questions encourage students to reflect on chapter studies and relate them to personal experience. Engage Students - Current research relates to the students' own lives. Explore Theory - Written from a sociological perspective and incorporates material from other disciplines. Support Instructors - MyFamilyLab enables instructors to assess student progress and adapt course material to meet the specific needs of the class. Note: MyFamilyLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MyFamilyLab, please visit: www.myfamilylab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MyFamilyLab (at no additional cost). ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205101763/ ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205101764
Get the book
Other editions
-
- 2010-01-01
- 640 pages
- Paperback
- Prentice Hall
-
- 2008-08
- - pages
- Paperback
- Prentice Hall
Similar books
-
Marriages and Families: Changes, Choices and Constraints
By Nijole Vaicaitis BenokraitisThe text gives equal and balanced attention to people of all racial, ethnic, and other societal groups, and treats a variety of lifestyles with equal attention.
-
Exploring Marriages and Families Plus New Mysoclab with Etext -- Access Card Package
By Karen SeccombeUpon finishing this book, readers will understand the relevance of social science to their lives and have a solid theoretical, research-based understanding of marriages and families.
-
Marriages and Families: Intimacy, Diversity, and Strengths
By David Olson, Linda Skogrand, John DeFrainTo enhance teaching and student learning, an updated AWARE (Awareness of Attitudes and Relationships Expectations) Online computerized assessment contains 15 categories that match the chapters of the book.
-
Marriages and Families: Diversity and Change
By Mary Ann Schwartz, BarBara Marliene Scott... C. , 206 Etzioni , A. , 281 Evans , E. , 453 Evans , L. , 74 F Dobson , C. , 437 Doherty , W. J. , 414 Doka , K. , 444 , 494 Doll , E. R. , 439 Doll , L. , 172 , 175 Dollahite , D. C. , 420 Donnelly , B. W. , 292 Donnelly , D. , 364 ...
-
Marriages and Families: Relationships in Social Context
By Karen Seccombe, Rebecca L. WarnerSociology : Understanding a diverse society . Belmont , CA : Wadsworth . Anderson , M. , & Collins , P. H. ( 1995 ) . Race , class and gender : An anthology . Belmont , CA : Wadsworth . Annie E. Casey Foundation ...
-
Marriages and Families in the 21st Century: A Bioecological Approach
By Tasha R. HoweIt's important to keep in mind that the images of single people and the meaning of singlehood are culturally constructed (Darrington, Piercy, & Niehuis, 2005). For example, while single middle-aged women in society may be viewed as ...
-
Marriages and Families
By Nijole Vaicaitis BenokraitisPearson offers its titles on the devices students love through Pearson's MyLab products, CourseSmart, Amazon, and more. 0205957226 / 9780205957224 Marriages and Familes Plus NEW MySocLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package ...
-
Missing Links in Marriages & Families Journey: Rediscover the Joy of a Broken Heart
By Dr. Anniekie RavhudzuloThere is something different about this book.
-
Successful Marriages and Families: Proclamation Principles and Research Perspectives
By Alan J. Hawkins, David Curtis Dollahite, Thomas W. DraperThe use of secular research to compliment sacred truths about family life is a unique feature of this volume, with contributions from more than 50 strong family scholars who also cherish their faith.
-
Marriages and Families: Intimacy, Diversity, and Strengths
By David Olson, Linda Skogrand, John DeFrainTo enhance teaching and student learning, a new AWARE (Awareness of Attitudes and Relationships Expectations) Online (2008) computerized assessment has been designed specifically for the sixth edition and contains 15 categories that match ...