Marriage and Family The Quest for Intimacy

Name: Marriage and Family The Quest for Intimacy
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ISBN: 9780078111624

ISBN-10: 0078111625

ISBN-13: 9780078111624

Edition: 8th 2012

Authors: Jeanette Lauer, Robert Lauer

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Description:

This text combines a positive and practical approach to the study of marriage and family life. It is based on extensive and up-to-date research as reported in the journals and monographs. It shows how sociological theories apply to the various topics. Thus, it not only provides students with a basic understanding of marriage and family life, but also helps them apply this knowledge to enrich their lives and nurture their own intimate relationships.

Book details

List price: $168.33
Edition: 8th
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Publication date: 6/7/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 480
Size: 8.00" wide x 10.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 2.068
Language: English



List of Figures


List of Tables


Preface



The Context of Intimacy



Marriage and Family in America: Needs, Myths, and Dreams



Diversity in Families



Gender Roles: Foundation for Intimacy



Sexuality



Seeking Intimate Relationships



Getting Involved



Falling in Love



Selecting a Life Partner



Intimacy in Marriage and Family Life



Getting Married



The Challenge of Communication



Power and Conflict in Marriage



Work and Home



Becoming a Parent



Challenges to Intimacy



Family Crises



Separation and Divorce



Remarriage and Stepfamilies



the Lifelong Quest



Intimacy in the Later Years


Glossary


References


Credits


Name Index


Subject Index