Sociology: family, kinship and relationships Books

Book Synopsis#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER   INSTANT INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom Dr. Nicole LePera, creator of the holistic psychologist—the online phenomenon with more than two million Instagram followers—comes a revolutionary approach to healing that harnesses the power of the self to produce lasting change.As a clinical psychologist, Dr. Nicole LePera often found herself frustrated by the limitations of traditional psychotherapy. Wanting more for her patients—and for herself—she began a journey to develop a united philosophy of mental, physical and spiritual wellness that equips people with the interdisciplinary tools necessary to heal themselves. After experiencing the life-changing results herself, she began to share what she’d learned with others—and soon “The Holistic Psychologist” was born.Now, Dr. LePera is ready to share her much-requested protocol with the world. In How to Do the Work, she offers both a manifesto for SelfHealing as well as an essential guide to creating a more vibrant, authentic, and joyful life. Drawing on the latest research from a diversity of scientific fields and healing modalities, Dr. LePera helps us recognize how adverse experiences and trauma in childhood live with us, resulting in whole body dysfunction—activating harmful stress responses that keep us stuck engaging in patterns of codependency, emotional immaturity, and trauma bonds. Unless addressed, these self-sabotaging behaviors can quickly become cyclical, leaving people feeling unhappy, unfulfilled, and unwell. In How to Do the Work, Dr. LePera offers readers the support and tools that will allow them to break free from destructive behaviors to reclaim and recreate their lives. Nothing short of a paradigm shift, this is a celebration of empowerment that will forever change the way we approach mental wellness and self-care.

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Book SynopsisA thought-provoking combination of practical parenting information and scientific analysis, Our Babies, Ourselves is the first book to explore why we raise our children the way we do--and to suggest that we reconsider our culture's traditional views on parenting.New parents are faced with innumerable decisions to make regarding the best way to care for their baby, and, naturally, they often turn for guidance to friends and family members who have already raised children. But as scientists are discovering, much of the trusted advice that has been passed down through generations needs to be carefully reexamined.In this ground-breaking book, anthropologist Meredith Small reveals her remarkable findings in the new science of ethnopediatrics. Professor Small joins pediatricians, child-development researchers, and anthropologists across the country who are studying to what extent the way we parent our infants is based on biological needs and to what extent it

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Book SynopsisChildren and Separation deals with the social, emotional and psychological difficulties facing children separated from their genetic parent(s) and consequently their genealogical, social and cultural roots. Trade ReviewThis is a really excellent work which should raise a number of controversial issues and challenge a few ‘comfort zones’." – Sandy Fraser, Lecturer in Social Work, The Open University, UK. "The work provides a new synthesis of research into child development spanning many decades. There is a compelling involvement of the author in the material and a wealth of ideas of practical significance not only to psychologists but also those working in the child care fields." – Dennis Howitt, Reader in Applied Psychology, Loughborough University, UK."This book offers an innovative perspective on the needs of children for positive knowledge of their family origins. Professionals working with children in relation to divorce, reconstituted families and assisted conception, and writers and researchers in these areas should find it essential reading." - Peter Stratton, Professor of Family Therapy, University of Leeds, UK."This is a really excellent work which should raise a number of controversial issues and challenge a few 'comfort zones'." - Sandy Fraser, Lecturer in Social Work, The Open University, UK"The work provides a new synthesis of research into child development spanning many decades. There is a compelling involvement of the author in the material and a wealth of ideas of practical significance not only to psychologists but also those working in the child care fields." - Dennis Howitt, Reader in Applied Psychology, Loughborough University, UK"This book offers an innovative perspective on the needs of children for positive knowledge of their family origins. Professionals working with children in relation to divorce, reconstituted families and assisted conception, and writers and researchers in these areas should find it essential reading." - Peter Stratton, Professor of Family Therapy, University of Leeds, UK"According to Owusu-Bempah, sociogenealogical connectedness is a new perspective. (It is) an interesting perspective, and one that has not been previously developed to any great extent in the psychological literature." - Sherri McCarthy and Elisa Sykes, PsycCritiquesTable of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. Theories of Childhood Separation: An Overview. Socio-Genealogical Connectedness: In Theoretical Context. Socio-Genealogical Knowledge: A Missing Dimension in Bowlby's 'Forty-Four Juvenile Thieves' Study? Socio-Genealogical Connectedness and the Well-being of Children of Divorce. Further Research Evidence: The Gender Question. Socio-Genealogical Knowledge and Self-identity. Divorce and Parental Alienation Syndrome: Socio-Genealogical Implications. Research, Policy and Practice Implications. Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisFeaturing excerpts of essays collected from over one thousand young adults while in the throes of divorce, this book paints a picture of the pain and the hope shown by the storytellers. By framing the narratives with an analysis of the most recent divorce literature, the authors provide readers with a greater and more vivid understanding of the effects of divorce.Challenging the contention that most children will be irretrievably hurt by their parents'' divorce, some stories clearly demonstrate the strength and resilience many have learned in dealing with a divorce in the family. Emphasis is placed on how hope about the possibilities of having close relationships - as well as a willingness to create stronger families in their own lives - represent abiding motivations in this sample of young people. The authors hope that the use of the raw input of respondents will make the experiences more realistic and ultimately help people deal with major loss events in their lives.Trade Review"This work is unique in that it is largely a collection of writings by college students on personal family experiences of divorce ... (including) deeply moving accounts of individual reactions and narratives. ...The authors appreciate the diversity and complexity of the divorce process, as well as the variety of ways it may impact individuals." - J. LeBron McBride, Director of Behavioral Medicine and Faculty Member, Floyd Medical Center Family Medicine Residency, USA in Network- National Council on Family Relations"The book makes interesting light reading and the stories shared are varied and rich." – Kelly Lewis-Cole in The Psychologist"This is a brilliant synthesis of existing research on the impact of divorce upon children informed by detailed personal narratives of divorce by over 1,000 college students. The personal narratives provide the richest view that I know of the inside of marriages coming apart. ... This slender volume would be excellent supplement to social psychology courses which emphasize close relationships, courses in marriage and the family, and courses in adolescent counseling. It is written with a sensitivity to the limitations fof the data and methods, but with a sophisticated grasp of the theories and issues relevant to make social psychology relevant to our students." - Keith Davis, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, USAThis slender volume would be excellent supplement to social psychology courses which emphasize close relationships, courses in marriage and the family, and courses in adolescent counseling. It is written with a sensitivity to the limitations fof the data and methods, but with a sophisticated grasp of the theories and issues relevant to make social psychology relevant to our students. "Two distinguished researchers collaborate on this exciting, timely, relevant and humane project so the result is excellent. This book lives up to all expectations, with the authors' hallmark blend of technical expertise and accessible writing." - Steve Duck, University of Iowa, USA"Reflecting the voices of young adults and researchers this book provides balance at many levels. It captures well the variable impact of parental divorce from diverse perspectives. Engaging and lively, it is a must read for anyone interested in the topic." - Frank Fincham, The Florida State University, USA"Once again, Harvey and Fine remind us that divorce is a pivotal event, a dichotomy in a life. Yet divorce is also on a continuum from "devastating" to "civil and compassionate." Therein lies both the pain – and the hope." - Susan Hendrick, Texas Tech University, USA"The focus on college students' narratives is unique and it quickly grabs the [readers'] interest... my students can easily relate to them. Relevant and important literature is included and guides the understanding of the stories. ... The inclusion of "comments" following each narrative helps to solidify the concepts portrayed and … connect content across chapters....an appropriate supplemental text ... for courses in family crisis and stress, divorce and stepfamily life, adolescent development, young adulthood, and parenting." - Karen Blaisure, Western Michigan University, USATable of ContentsPreface. 1. The Pervasiveness of Divorce and the Value of Diverse Voices. 2. Theoretical Perspectives and Methods. 3. Voices of Despair. 4. Voices of Hope. 5. Becoming "Parentless" Due to Divorce. 6. Family Chaos and Resilience. 7. Recent Narratives and New Perspectives on Divorce. 8. Conclusions. Appendix.

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Book SynopsisIn the first feminist critique of modern political theory, Okin shows how the failure to apply theories of justice to the family not only undermines our most cherished democratic values but has led to a major crisis over gender-related issues.

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Book SynopsisWhether you’re looking to make your love life sweeter or spicier, this booklet of reimbursable checks will satisfy any craving.Issued by the “World Bank of Savings and Love,” these playful checks offer a diverse portfolio of options for the shy and adventurous alike, with fill-in-the-blanks and check-box prompts. With thirty checks for “sweet” offerings like a romantic date night or your partner’s undivided attention and thirty checks to reimburse for spicier options like “an opportunity to liquidate your assets” (interpret as you will), Sex Checks: Spicy or Sweet has a little something for everyone.Best of all, these checks are guaranteed not to bounce . . . unless, of course, you’re into that.

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Book SynopsisA heartfelt and playful ode to the father-child relationship, by two-time Caldecott-medal-winning author Chris RaschkaTrade Review"A perfect read-aloud... The energetic presentations offer up ebullient joy... Show the warm love... Rain or shine, indoors or out, the pictures of the pairs circle and support this close bond with splashing colors in every shade of happy."—Booklist Online"Spare text blends with trios of jaunty watercolor tableaux showing various dads interacting with their children. They engaging in imaginary play and practical partnerships, such as queen and jester, horse and rider, engine and railcar, crane and cargo, all conducted "side by side". One special spread shows "Learner" dad in a beret, all tangled as he attempts to mimic his "Teacher" daughter, who instructs him on jumping rope. Raschka amazes by conveying profound emotion in a simple, unpretentious way. VERDICT: The two-time Caldecott medalist again delivers "awws" with this festival of fathers. Perfect for one-on-one sharing, side by side."—School Library Journal, Starred review"A heartfelt and playful ode to the father-child relationship."—Absolutely Mama"Raschka amazes by conveying profound emotion in a simple, unpretentious way."—School Library Journal"Readers will have no doubt as to the emotions of the characters, and they are sure to find both mirrors of their own play as well as ideas for new ways to interact with their grown-ups. Parents and children will seek out some side-by-side time after sharing this."—Kirkus Reviews"Rhythmic and soothing... Joyous, imaginative play and affectionate closeness [is] depicted in Raschka's relaxed, gestural watercolors."—Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast"Having been a father, and now a put-'em-on-my-back-and-charge-up-and-down-the-stairs grandpa, I am a sucker for this touching book. It makes me smile, smile, and smile."—Richie Partington"A very sweet and lovely picture book that celebrates the relationship between fathers and children... We see the different roles that dad and child play as they go through childhood, such as horse and rider, mountain and climber, boat and captain - and doing all of these things side by side. There is a mix of ethnicities in the different dad/child pairs throughout the book, and the diversity feels natural and real."—BookRiot"A perfect gift for Father's Day, or any occasion that celebrates dads. This could also be a good prompt for writing and drawing about one's own father."—A Kids Book a Day"If you want a great new Father's Day picture book, Side by Side: A Celebration of Dads by Chris Raschka is a great place to start... A great book for early readers, or even for dads of older kids who appreciates sweet simplicity."—Cool Mom Picks"A love letter to the playfulness and love between a father and child."—Mrs. Knotts Book Nook blog"If you need a picture book to gift to a dad for Father's Day, look no further!""—Mia Wenjen, Pragmatic Mom"Raschka's familiar watercolors are the showstoppers here... The message is clear: it's not only in these paired metaphors that father and child enjoy each other's company; it's all the time. Today and tomorrow. Side by side."—Horn Book STARRED Review ★"For readers who prefer to see fathers depicted as capable and authoritative, as well as tender and playful... Combine[s] captivating illustration with a respect for manliness. Chris Raschka pairs brief phrases with exuberant watercolor portraits of fathers and their children in Side by Side."—The Wall Street Journal

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Book SynopsisWe live in a world where the concept of marriage is an unfashionable one. This work gives us an unfettered view of an institution which continues to play an important role in our lives. It offers a defence of married life from the perspective of a wife and mother. It is a tribute not only to what marriage asks of us, but also to what it gives us.Trade Review'Wonderful...fascinating, taking in Emma Bovary and Bridget Jones along the way, it is an exploration of what marriage means and how meaningful it can be' Good Housekeeping 'My copy is marked with scrawls of "yes!": I shall have to buy more to give away as wedding presents' Sunday Telegraph

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Book SynopsisThis book fills this gap and provides an essential resource for academics and researchers with an interest in cinematic representations of the family and transnational cinema.

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Book SynopsisThere is a mysterious connection between our experiences of intimacy--of love, the longing to feel connected, and sexual embrace--and the human sense of time--eternity, impermanence, and rhythm. In this critical analysis of the time-intimacy equation, Bennett shows how the scientific study of personal relationships can address this mystery. As a study of transpersonal science, this book points to the possible evolution of intimacy and of our consciousness of time, and how the two evolutionary paths weave together. Dr. Bennett draws from a wide array of resources to advance and marry two compelling themes: first, the social and clinical science of personal relationships should integrate the spiritual or transpersonal dimension of intimacy, and second, science can contribute to lay understandings by describing the richly temporal aspects of relationships. In blending popular literature, transpersonal psychology, and scientific research and theory, this work also attempts to addrTrade Review"Joel Bennett's Time and Intimacy talks about intimacy in a way that recreates the feeling of intimacy, and recapitulates his vision of an intimate interaction through the structure of the book itself. Just as intimate interactions provide a sense of transcending time even as they can only be understood within a temporary trajectory, Bennett's prose, by refusing linearity and traditional scientific discourse, recapitulates the felt sense of an intimate interaction through its poetic style. Time and Intimacy is a book that can be opened anywhere and enjoyed, as it is composed of many loosely woven strands pulled together graphically and sometimes metaphorically. When it is opened spontaneously and absorbed in bursts, with full attention given to the language itself, it can be appreciated like poetry. Unlike poetry, however, Bennett's work has woven within it references to the latest research on close relationships. For readers who believe that the structure of the text should speak to the subject matter of that text, there is much experimentation with textual structure to be discovered in Time and Intimacy. Language alternates in unpredictable ways between the poetic and the philosophical, between the scientific and the transpersonal, between the objective and the subjective. Much as an intimate conversation itself might, the book invites the reader to transcend the ordinary boundaries of academic disciplines and to think about intimate experience in language that goes beyond ordinary discourse."—Karen PragerUniversity of Texas, Dallas"This book delves deeply and reveals to the reader a rich and new way to look at the realm of relationships. Simultaneously exploring time and intimacy creates a profound shift in our understanding of how people relate. In a modern era that views time as a commodity, intimacy is often lost as relationship suffers. Joel Bennett provides a brilliant approach to a very important subject--well worth any reader's time."—Stephan Rechtschaffen, MDAuthor, Time Shifting: Creating More Time to Enjoy Your Life; Cofounder and CEO,"Bennett has done an extraordinary job of combining three forms of reflection to treat the topic of intimacy. The integration of three themes--quantitative psychology research, transpersonal depth psychology, and temporality/transcendence--constitutes the unique contribution of this book. Time and Intimacy: A New Science of Personal Relationships presents a hypothesis for further reflection in psychology, and it organizes a whole field of research for study. Most important, it deals sensitively with a very important topic."—Robert Cummings NevilleDean, School of Theology, Boston UniversityTable of ContentsContents: S. Duck, Series Editor's Foreword. Preface. Introduction. Intimacy as a Journey Through This Text: Time and Change From Transcription to Transcendence. Unfolding in Time: Intimacy Across Situations. The Forces of Time: The Process of Intimacy. Time, Addiction, and Intimacy: Scripts, Archescripts, & Holoscripts. Temporal Context in Love and Science: The Weave of Temporal Sensitivity. In Search of the Temporal in Personal Relationship Research: From Temporal Initiative to Temporal Scale. Theories of Personal Relationships and the Contextual Model. Summary and Integration: Toward a Transpersonal Science. Appendix.

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Book SynopsisMany dimensions of family life have changed. Age at marriage has risen, arranged marriages and extended families have declined, intergenerational relationships have been altered, and contraceptive usage has become widespread. Until now, most explanations have focused on structural influences that emphasize changes in social and economic circumstances and constraints.There is growing recognition, however, that structural changes alone are insufficient and that broad ideational and normative forces must be included in order to better understand family changes around the world. These ideational forces include the growing emphasis on personal freedom, social equality, and individual prerogative. These new ideas are related to the place and role of individuals relative to family and larger community, and to changing norms concerning marriage, the relationships between men and women, the connections across generations, and the place of children in families. Featuring contributions Table of ContentsR. Jayakody, A. Thornton, W. Axinn, Preface. R. Jayakody, A. Thornton, W. Axinn, Perspective on International Family Change. A. Thornton, G. Binstock, D. Ghimire, International Dissemination of Ideas About Development and Family Change. T. Locoh, M. Mouvagha-Sow, An Uncertain Future for African Families. R. Lesthaeghe, J. Surkyn, When History Moves On: The Foundations and Diffusion of the Second Demographic Transition. W. Axinn, A. Emens, C. Mitchell, Ideational Influences on Family Change in the United States. G. Binstock, Continuity and Change: The Family in Argentina. M.J. Abbasi-Shavazi, P. McDonald, Family Change in Iran: Religion, Revolution, and the State. R. Jayakody, V.T. Huy, Social Change and Marriage in Vietnam: From Socialist State to Market Reform. M. Atoh, The Relevance of Ideational Changes to Family Transformations in Postwar Japan. W. Axinn, D. Ghimire, J. Barber, The Influence of Ideational Dimensions of Social Change on Family Formation in Nepal. B. Nauck, D. Klaus, Family Change in Turkey: Peasant Society, and the Revolution "From Above". W. Axinn, R. Jayakody, A. Thornton, Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisIntroduction Power and Exclusion in Discourse Approaches to International Relations Discursive Transformation and the Role of Institutions Global Childhood An Essentially Uncontested Concept? Origins of theDrafting of theUNConvention on the Rights of the Child Discursive PracticesWithinthe UN and the Transformation ofa Global Childhood Paradigm Exclusionary Facets of the Social Ebvironment andtheir Effects on the NewImage of Childhood Conclusion - Future Prospects for an Analysis of Norm Change through DiscourseTable of ContentsIntroduction Power and Exclusion in Discourse Approaches to International Relations Discursive Transformation and the Role of Institutions Global Childhood – An Essentially Uncontested Concept? Origins of the Drafting of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Discursive Practices Within the UN and the Transformation of a Global Childhood Paradigm Exclusionary Facets of the Social Ebvironment and their Effects on the New Image of Childhood Conclusion - Future Prospects for an Analysis of Norm Change through Discourse

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Book SynopsisKaren Klaiber Hersch is Associate Professor of Greek and Roman Classics at Temple University, Pennsylvania, USA. She is the author of The Roman Wedding: Ritual and Meaning in Antiquity (2010).Table of ContentsList of Illustrations General Editor’s Preface, Joanne M. Ferraro (San Diego State University, USA) Introduction, Karen Klaiber Hersch (Temple University, USA) 1. Courtship and Ritual, Katherine Wasdin (George Washington University, USA) 2. Religion, Matthew P. J. Dillon (University of New England, Australia) 3. State and Law, Matthew J. Perry (John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY, USA) 4. The Ties That Bind, Katariina Mustakallio (University of Tampere, Finland) 5. The Family Economy, Judith P. Hallett (University of Maryland, College Park, USA) 6. Love, Sex, and Sexuality, Vered Lev Kenaan (University of Haifa, Israel) 7. Breaking Vows, Eva Cantarella (University of Milan, Italy) 8. Representation, Noelle Zeiner-Carmichael (College of Charleston, USA) Notes Bibliography Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisJoanne M. Ferraro is Albert W. Johnson Distinguished Professor of History Emerita at San Diego State University, USA. She is the author of Marriage Wars in Late Renaissance Venice (2001), which won both the Helen and Howard R. Marraro Book Prize from the Society for Italian Historical Studies and the Society for the Study of Early Modern Women Book Prize. She is also the author of Venice: History of the Floating City (2012), Nefarious Crimes, Contested Justice: Illicit Sex and Infanticide in the Republic of Venice, 1557- 1789 (2008) and Family and Public Life in Brescia, 1580-1650 (1993).Table of ContentsList of Illustrations General Editor’s Preface, Joanne M. Ferraro (San Diego State University, USA) Introduction, Frederik Pederson (University of Aberdeen, UK) 1. Courtship and Ritual, Edith J. Benkov (San Diego State University, USA) 2. Religion, Line Cecilie Engh (University of Oslo, Norway) 3. State and Law, Thomas Kuehn (Clemson University, USA) 4. The Ties That Bind, Sally Dixon-Smith (Tower of London for Historic Royal Palaces, UK) and April Harper (SUNY Oneonta, USA) 5. The Family Economy, Frederik Pederson (University of Aberdeen, UK) 6. Love, Sex, and Sexuality, Ruth Mazzo Karras (Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland) 7. Breaking Vows, Sara M. Butler (Ohio State University, USA) 8. Representation, Harriet M. Sonne de Torrens (University of Toronto Mississauga, Canada) Notes Bibliography Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisJoanne M. Ferraro is Albert W. Johnson Distinguished Professor of History Emerita at San Diego State University, USA. She is the author of Marriage Wars in Late Renaissance Venice (2001), which won both the Helen and Howard R. Marraro Book Prize from the Society for Italian Historical Studies and the Society for the Study of Early Modern Women Book Prize. She is also the author of Venice: History of the Floating City (2012), Nefarious Crimes, Contested Justice: Illicit Sex and Infanticide in the Republic of Venice, 1557- 1789 (2008) and Family and Public Life in Brescia, 1580-1650 (1993).Table of ContentsList of Illustrations General Editor’s Preface, Joanne M. Ferraro (San Diego State University, USA) Introduction, Joanne M. Ferraro (San Diego State University, USA) 1. Courtship and Ritual, Debra Kaplan (Bar Ilan University, Israel) 2. Religion, Cecilia Cristellon (Max Planck Institute, Germany) 3. State and Law, Elizabeth Marjorie Plummer (University of Arizona, USA) 4. The Ties That Bind, Anna Bellavitis (Rouen University, France) 5. The Family Economy, Jutta Sperling (Hampshire College, USA) 6. Love, Sex, and Sexuality, Sara F. Matthews-Grieco (Syracuse University in Florence, Italy) 7. Breaking Vows, Martin Ingram (University of Oxford, UK) 8. Representation, Andrea Bayer (Metropolitan Museum of Art, USA) Notes Bibliography Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisEdward Behrend-Martínez is Professor of History at Appalachian State University, USA. He is the author of Unfit for Marriage: Impotent Spouses on Trial in the Basque Region of Spain, 1650-1750 (2007).Table of ContentsList of Illustrations General Editor’s Preface, Joanne M. Ferraro (San Diego State University, USA) Introduction, Edward Behrend-Martínez (Appalachian State University, USA) 1. Courtship and Ritual, Laura E. Thomason (Middle Georgia State University, USA) 2. Religion, Edward Behrend-Martínez (Appalachian State University, USA) 3. State and Law, Rebecca Probert (University of Exeter, UK) 4. The Ties That Bind, Kimberly Schutte (Independent Scholar, USA) 5. The Family Economy, Maria Ågren (Uppsala University, Sweden) 6. Love, Sex, and Sexuality, Katherine Crawford (Vanderbilt University, USA) 7. Breaking Vows, Allison Fredette (Appalachian State University, USA) 8. Representation, Chris Roulston (University of Western Ontario, Canada) Notes Bibliography Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisPaul Puschmann is Postdoctoral Researcher at the Centre for Sociological Research at Radboud University, the Netherlands. He is the author of Casablanca: A Demographic Miracle on Moroccan Soil? (2011).Table of ContentsList of Illustrations General Editor’s Preface, Joanne M. Ferraro (San Diego State University, USA) Introduction, Paul Puschmann (Radboud University, the Netherlands) 1. Courtship and Ritual, Jan Kok (Radboud University, the Netherlands) 2. Religion, Karl Kaser (University of Graz, Austria) 3. State and Law, Rebecca Probert (University of Exeter, UK) 4. The Ties That Bind, Satomi Kurosu and Kurupitage Dilhani Wijesinghe (both Reitaku University, Japan) 5. The Family Economy, Angélique Janssens (Maastricht University, the Netherlands) 6. Love, Sex, and Sexuality, Paul Puschmann (Radboud University, the Netherlands) 7. Breaking Vows, Karl Leydecker (University of Aberdeen, UK) 8. Representation, Marja Van Tilburg (University of Groningen, the Netherlands) Notes Bibliography Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisChristina Simmons is Emeritus Professor of History and Women's Studies at the University of Windsor, Canada. She is the author of Making Marriage Modern: Women's Sexuality from the Progressive Era to World War II (2009) and the editor, along with Kathy Peiss, of Passion And Power: Sexuality in History (1989).Table of ContentsList of Illustrations General Editor’s Preface, Joanne M. Ferraro (San Diego State University, USA) Introduction, Christina Simmons (University of Windsor, Canada) 1. Courtship and Ritual, Christina Simmons (University of Windsor, Canada) 2. Religion, Timothy Willem Jones (La Trobe University, Australia) 3. State and Law, Mary Lyndon Shanley (Vassar College, USA) 4. The Ties That Bind, Hilde Bras (Wageningen University, the Netherlands) and Maria Sanchez-Dominquez (Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain) 5. The Family Economy, Shoshana Grossbard (San Diego State University, USA) 6. Love, Sex, and Sexuality, Mari Norbakk (University of Bergen, Norway) 7. Breaking Vows, Gregory Swedberg (Manhattanville College, USA) 8. Representation, Noa Berger (EHESS, France) and Eva Illouz (Hebrew University, Israel) Notes Bibliography Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisJoanne M. Ferraro is Albert W. Johnson Distinguished Professor of History Emerita at San Diego State University, USA. She is the author of Marriage Wars in Late Renaissance Venice (2001), which won both the Helen and Howard R. Marraro Book Prize from the Society for Italian Historical Studies and the Society for the Study of Early Modern Women Book Prize. She is also the author of Venice: History of the Floating City (2012), Nefarious Crimes, Contested Justice: Illicit Sex and Infanticide in the Republic of Venice, 1557- 1789 (2008) and Family and Public Life in Brescia, 1580-1650 (1993).Table of ContentsList of Illustrations General Editor’s Preface, Joanne M. Ferraro (San Diego State University, USA) Introduction, Frederik Pederson (University of Aberdeen, UK) 1. Courtship and Ritual, Edith J. Benkov (San Diego State University, USA) 2. Religion, Line Cecilie Engh (University of Oslo, Norway) 3. State and Law, Thomas Kuehn (Clemson University, USA) 4. The Ties That Bind, Sally Dixon-Smith (Tower of London for Historic Royal Palaces, UK) and April Harper (SUNY Oneonta, USA) 5. The Family Economy, Frederik Pederson (University of Aberdeen, UK) 6. Love, Sex, and Sexuality, Ruth Mazzo Karras (Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland) 7. Breaking Vows, Sara M. Butler (Ohio State University, USA) 8. Representation, Harriet M. Sonne de Torrens (University of Toronto Mississauga, Canada) Notes Bibliography Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisEdward Behrend-Martínez is Professor of History at Appalachian State University, USA. He is the author of Unfit for Marriage: Impotent Spouses on Trial in the Basque Region of Spain, 1650-1750 (2007).Table of ContentsList of Illustrations General Editor’s Preface, Joanne M. Ferraro (San Diego State University, USA) Introduction, Edward Behrend-Martínez (Appalachian State University, USA) 1. Courtship and Ritual, Laura E. Thomason (Middle Georgia State University, USA) 2. Religion, Edward Behrend-Martínez (Appalachian State University, USA) 3. State and Law, Rebecca Probert (University of Exeter, UK) 4. The Ties That Bind, Kimberly Schutte (Independent Scholar, USA) 5. The Family Economy, Maria Ågren (Uppsala University, Sweden) 6. Love, Sex, and Sexuality, Katherine Crawford (Vanderbilt University, USA) 7. Breaking Vows, Allison Fredette (Appalachian State University, USA) 8. Representation, Chris Roulston (University of Western Ontario, Canada) Notes Bibliography Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisPaul Puschmann is Postdoctoral Researcher at the Centre for Sociological Research at Radboud University, the Netherlands. He is the author of Casablanca: A Demographic Miracle on Moroccan Soil? (2011).Table of ContentsList of Illustrations General Editor’s Preface, Joanne M. Ferraro (San Diego State University, USA) Introduction, Paul Puschmann (Radboud University, the Netherlands) 1. Courtship and Ritual, Jan Kok (Radboud University, the Netherlands) 2. Religion, Karl Kaser (University of Graz, Austria) 3. State and Law, Rebecca Probert (University of Exeter, UK) 4. The Ties That Bind, Satomi Kurosu and Kurupitage Dilhani Wijesinghe (both Reitaku University, Japan) 5. The Family Economy, Angélique Janssens (Maastricht University, the Netherlands) 6. Love, Sex, and Sexuality, Paul Puschmann (Radboud University, the Netherlands) 7. Breaking Vows, Karl Leydecker (University of Aberdeen, UK) 8. Representation, Marja Van Tilburg (University of Groningen, the Netherlands) Notes Bibliography Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisAmerican Fatherhood: A Cultural History traces changes in what it means to be a dad in America, from the 1960s through today. The book begins with an overview of fatherhood in America from the founding fathers through the 1950s and progresses to the role of fathers as they were encouraged to move beyond being simply providers to becoming more engaged parents, navigating complex and changing gender and family expectations.By tracing the story of fatherhood in the United States over the course of the last half-century, American Fatherhood reveals key insights that add to our understanding of American culture. The book argues that, for most of the twentieth century, male parents were urged to embrace the values and techniques of motherhood. In recent years, however, fathers have rejected this model in place of one that affirms and even celebrates their maleness and their relationships with their children. After decades of attempting to adopt the parenting styles of women, in other words, Trade ReviewSamuel (Death, American Style), a onetime 'confirmed bachelor' who became a father at age 55, examines the evolution of American fatherhood from the mid-1960s to current day in this well-researched book. Readers looking for poignant moments in parenting won't find it here. This is a (mostly) objective study of how fatherhood has changed as the roles of men—and women—have evolved. For example, in the 1970s, 'bachelor fathers,' single by divorce, were an oddity, and a father gaining custody of a child was notable. Using a wide array of resources, including popular magazines, books, and television shows, Samuel shows how fathers have moved past the 'invisible parent' stage of the 1980s into the 'fatherhood movement' of the 1990s, becoming more comfortable in their role as fathers without simply trying to emulate mothers. Samuel's assessment is often candid; he quotes several men who admit, in the words of one, that fatherhood 'might have been a mistake.' . . . [O]n the whole, this is a strong, educational, and informed resource. * Publishers Weekly *Samuel argues that since the 1960s, and especially over the past two decades, fatherhood in the US has undergone a dramatic, positive change. Fathers today demand and partake in a full share in raising the next generation. However, popular culture still depicts them in the media—especially in TV sitcoms and movies—as distant, incompetent, and unequal to their female partners. Reviewing the history of fatherhood, Samuel proceeds to juxtapose recent sociological research with the prevalent stereotypical fatherhood gleaned from the past. Currently, fathers assist in delivery, share household work, care for newborns, and are active in their children’s education. As women became the main breadwinners, fathers assumed mothers’ roles. Some even made the choice to become the main caregivers for their offspring, quitting their jobs and putting their careers on hold. Fathers contribute differently to their children’s development, and scholarship shows that their masculine approach benefits their children. However, 25 percent of families in the US are fatherless; notably, the African American underclass is disproportionally represented. Organizations were formed to reach and educate detached fathers, and Samuel suggests that the new fatherhood is inverted feminism. Summing Up: Recommended. All public and academic levels/libraries. * CHOICE *Lawrence R. Samuel's book presents an interesting overview of the various cultural dimensions of fatherhood since the 1960s. In broad strokes, he details the changing nature of fatherhood as it relates to other cultural phenomena in the United States. -- Catherine Richards Solomon, Quinnipiac UniversityA smart and provocative investigation of a hugely important topic. Lawrence R. Samuel has made a valuable contribution to our understanding of modern fatherhood. -- Sam Apple, author of American ParentLawrence Samuel’s American Fatherhood is a useful addition to the growing literature on the importance of fathers. I’m sure many readers will find it helpful and informative. -- Paul Raeburn, author of Do Fathers Matter? and Acquainted with the NightTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. America’s Newest Endangered Species 2. The New Fatherhood 3. The Daddytrack 4. The Role of a Lifetime 5. Manny Knows Best Conclusion Notes Selected Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisOur Black Sons Matter is a powerful collection of original essays, letters, and poems that addresses both the deep joys and the very real challenges of raising black boys today. The book addresses painful trauma, challenges assumptions, and offers insights and hope through the deep bonds between mothers and their children.Trade ReviewFor mothers of black sons, the basic concerns of motherhood are compounded by worry about whether their sons will even survive to manhood. This collection gives voice to that concern as women (mostly, though not all black) from a range of ages, religions, and nationalities write of their hopes and fears for their black sons. The editors begin by discussing how the fear of young black men heightens the threat to their lives as they become objects of suspicion and violence, bloodshed that is often justified as protection of the broader, read white, society. In poems, letters, and essays, the contributors recount now-infamous cases from Emmett Till to Trayvon Martin and their own day-to-day encounters with the racism that threaten the lives of their sons. Many describe the transformation from their sons’ childhood cuteness to the 'threat' adolescents represent, others learn the hard lessons of racism as their adopted sons grow into young black men. One mother navigates the painful experience of her son suffering from depression and her concerns about a counselor who couldn’t see beyond his skin color. This collection offers powerful and thoughtful reflections on the impact of racism on black males and the women who witness and offer as much love and protection as they can. * Booklist, Starred Review *A poignant collection of thirty-two essays, poems, and letters from a diverse group of mothers raising black sons, biological and not. These women convey the fear, challenge, and joy of nurturing and loving children in a culture where violence against black bodies is normalized. Priority reading for understanding current forms of oppression because #BlackLivesMatter. * Women's Alliance for Theology, Ethics and Ritual (WATER) *Our Black Sons Matter honors black sons and loving mothers. Striking a blues note, testifying across racial, ethnic, religious, and national lines, devoted mothers lift up stories of hope and fear inherent in raising black sons in racist societies. Their stirring, tender pain harmonizes with tough, penetrating love, defiance, and resilient joy, as each page celebrates black sons’ uncompromising dignity and immeasurable value. A profoundly resonating soul call affirming black humanity, this compelling collection tells a poignant story demanding an equally audacious response. -- Kathy Glass, Duquesne UniversityThis rich volume has much to teach us about race, inequality, the burdens placed upon families called to explain to their young black children why they can’t expect fair treatment, and about whiteness—the lengths it will go to preserve its false innocence. The courageous stories, essays, letters, and poems collected here should move all who read them to do more to challenge the status quo in the United States, to change how we live together, so that mothers of black sons will know that their children will be seen by all as valuable and vulnerable equal human beings. -- Jill Stauffer, Associate Professor and Director of Peace, Justice and Human Rights, Haverford CollegeBefore I finished the last word of Our Black Sons Matter, two police officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana murdered 37-year-old Alton Sterling. Captured on film, Sterling became another black son lost to death, engulfed by the unremitting onslaught that birthed this book. My mother’s voice is woven into each of these lines, my aunts, my sisters—so many mothers of black sons whose voices had been muted become vibrant here—with loss, with sadness, rage, hope. There is nothing more urgent than what they demand: safe passage. When Treasure Shields Redmond writes “why can’t a black boy born alive stay that way” in her elegy for Trayvon Martin, she articulates our question and our demand. This is the urgency that defines our time; the voices collected here make it obvious why that urgency matters. -- Reginald Dwayne Betts, author of A Question of FreedomTimely, reflective, and critically conscious, Our Black Sons Matter is a must-read for all concerned about the lives of Black boys and men. The voices in this anthology will strengthen the experience of all who fight for freedom and liberation on behalf of our Black sons. Without a doubt, the narratives in this collection evoke the collective unconscious. They sing of love and resistance, and they will remain pillars of counternarratives for all those who resist racioethnic oppression, hegemony, prejudice, and discrimination. Our Black Sons Matter is a necessary resource in the fight for our Black sons. -- Cherrel Miller Dyce, Elon UniversityThis collection transcends—and so should influence—the insights of pundits, politicians, policy makers, and police in their estimations of black males. Black sons matter, in part, because they are expressions of the political will and desires of mothering that demands the rights of children in a violent, unstable world. Bypassing both the demagogic and the wistful, Our Black Sons Matter weaves a “web to entangle the powers that bury” family and society. -- Joy James, author of Seeking the Beloved CommunityTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: For the Love of Our Sons, by George Yancy I: REFLECTIONS 1. Black Mother/Sons, by Sara Lomax-Reese 2. Once White in America, by Jane Lazarre 3. A Bottle of Mike Brown and Robin Williams, by Shelly Bell 4. Dark Radiance, by Becky Thompson and LaMar Delandro 5. Why Being the Lone Black Friend of Whites Will Not Protect You, by Noliwe Rooks 6. The Box,by Tracey Reed Armant 7. White Mama, Black Sons, by Heather Johnson 8. Watching and Waiting, by Nicole McJamerson 9. The Trouble I’ve Seen . . . and Why It Matters, by Meta G. Carstarphen 10. Inside/Outside, by Susan Hadley 11. Black and Blue: Stressing through to Dialogue, by Deborah Binkley-Jackson 12. A Black Jewish Boy Facing Manhood, by Jane Anna Gordon II: ESSAYS 13. Sacrificial Lambs : How Many Dead Bodies Is Enough?, by Carol E. Henderson 14. Reflections of Black Motherhood: Birthing Black Sons, by Linda D. Tomlinson 15. The War Within: Respect and the Predicament ofMothering Black Sons, by Newtona (Tina) Johnson 16. A Long Ways from Home?, by Michele Moody-Adams 17. T.H.U.G. (Talented, Humanistic, Unique, Gifted): Anthropology, Sentiments, and Narratives of Black Mothers and Sons, by Elisha Oliver 18. A Fierce Love: The Unique Process of Nurturing, Educating, and Protecting Our Black Sons, by Tracey McCants Lewis 19. Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death, by Veronica T. Watson 20. Mothers and Their Black Sons: Struggling against Fears, Sorrows, and Hope, by Blanche Radford-Curry 21. Regarding Henry, by T. Denean Sharpley-Whiting III: POEMS 22. A Love Poem for Michael Brown, by Elisheba Johnson 23. Lamentations from a Black Mom, by Dyan Watson 24. for Trayvon, by Treasure Shields Redmond 25. News of You, My Son, by Sharyn Skeeter 26. Death Passes Twice, by Autumn Redcross IV: LETTERS 27. Dear William, by Gretchen Givens Generett 28. A Letter to CJ, by Regina Sims Wright 29. Killing/Saving/Loving Black Boys, by Karsonya Wise Whitehead 30. Anger, by Jacki Lynn Baynks 31. A Letter to Dr. King: Please Keep Breathing, by Maria del Guadalupe Davidson 32. A Letter to My Sons, by Dawn Herd-Clark Afterword by Farah Jasmine Griffin Notes Resources Index About the Contributors

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Book SynopsisAn inspirational read by an incredible young woman whose words are helping change lives across the globe. As featured on 'Jodi's Lovely Letters', part of the BBC One series 'Our Lives'.Trade ReviewAn extraordinary woman. It takes courage, self-belief, imagination and an inspiring lack of self-pity to turn such bad luck into a positive direction, and to conceive of an idea that will spread happiness. * Stephen Fry *There is so much emotion in these pages that we challenge you not to cry... A witty and uplifting account of the ripples of positivity that Jodi created around the world, she's inspired us with the idea that "For the price of a stamp you can change someone's day. * Cosmopolitan *She may have to get used to the attention because my hunch is that the book she has written, One Million Lovely Letters, may well become a bestseller. It's Eat, Pray Love meets The Little Book of Calm. * Sunday Telegraph Stella Magazine *Extraordinary... Her account of this time is very affecting... She writes with acute intelligence of the loss of the familiar Self, suffered by people who become very ill or disabled... The letters she prints and her sweet replies bring light into a gloomy world, and I for one am grateful for her message. * Daily Mail *A book filled with gorgeous letters. * Company *A hug in book form. * Glamour *One Million Lovely Letters tells how this simple idea kick-started her recovery - and helped many others. Tissue, anyone...? * Good Housekeeping *

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Book SynopsisGrounded in pioneering research, this authoritative text examines the parenting strategies that help children and adolescents develop into productive, happy members of society. Joan Grusec gives students and practitioners a roadmap for navigating the vast, seemingly contradictory literature on parenting.Trade Review"I recommend this text for undergraduate or graduate courses focused on parenting. Using a cohesive framework tied to different domains in which parent–child interactions occur, the book has the advantage of taking a holistic perspective that links many diverse theories and empirical findings. Grusec promotes understanding of how parents' behavior; the emotional climate of the parent–child relationship; and characteristics of parents, children, and contexts ultimately shape children's development. Concrete examples are used throughout, with attention to both how and why parenting is related to children's values, emotions, and behaviors."--Jennifer E. Lansford, PhD, Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University "An outstanding book from an internationally known scholar of social and emotional development. Grusec has been a trailblazer for decades, both in forging new conceptualizations of parenting and in identifying important trends in the field. This book succinctly synthesizes a vast amount of research on parenting from Grusec's influential domains-of-socialization perspective. It is a 'must read' for anyone interested in parental socialization and the internalization of values."--Judith G. Smetana, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Rochester "Grusec not only summarizes major theoretical issues and breakthroughs, but also includes personal stories from research participants and examples of parent–child interactions. This is an important text that can provide a fresh, interesting, empirically grounded perspective for a course on parenting. Professionals working in the field of parent education and counseling will find the book useful in providing direction to their intervention strategies."--Eric Lindsey, PhD, Applied Psychology Program, Penn State Berks "An in-depth examination of a major new theory of parenting by one of the most respected theorists and researchers in the field. This is a text that undoubtedly will be widely cited and highly influential in the way that we think about parents and socialization in the future. I really like the narrative examples that are given to illustrate the effects of parents in each of the domains. I highly recommend this book to anyone who does work on families, parenting, and moral development."--Deborah J. Laible, PhD, Department of Psychology, Lehigh University "This text will greatly help students and scholars alike. Grusec uses a domain approach to clarify this confusing field we call 'socialization.'"--John C. Gibbs, PhD, Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University "This practical resource offers an in-depth examination of socialization in human development. It is relevant for those who care for or treat children, as well as for teachers and researchers of child development. Grusec effectively integrates research on socialization into a coherent, overarching, and accessible theory of parenting."--Michael F. Troy, PhD, LP, Medical Director, Behavioral Health Services, Children's Minnesota -Table of Contents1. How Values Are Learned: An Introduction 2. Moral Values, Reasoning, Affect, and Action 3. The Protection Domain: Responsiveness to Distress and Security 4. The Reciprocity Domain: Compliance with Reasonable Requests 5. Learning Values in the Control Domain: Discipline and Reward 6. Learning Values in the Guided Learning Domain: Conversations and Reminiscences about Values 7. Learning Values in the Group Participation Domain: Observation and Engagement with Others 8. Final Thoughts References Index

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Book SynopsisGrounded in pioneering research, this authoritative text examines the parenting strategies that help children and adolescents develop into productive, happy members of society. Joan Grusec gives students and practitioners a roadmap for navigating the vast, seemingly contradictory literature on parenting.Trade Review"I recommend this text for undergraduate or graduate courses focused on parenting. Using a cohesive framework tied to different domains in which parent–child interactions occur, the book has the advantage of taking a holistic perspective that links many diverse theories and empirical findings. Grusec promotes understanding of how parents' behavior; the emotional climate of the parent–child relationship; and characteristics of parents, children, and contexts ultimately shape children's development. Concrete examples are used throughout, with attention to both how and why parenting is related to children's values, emotions, and behaviors."--Jennifer E. Lansford, PhD, Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University "An outstanding book from an internationally known scholar of social and emotional development. Grusec has been a trailblazer for decades, both in forging new conceptualizations of parenting and in identifying important trends in the field. This book succinctly synthesizes a vast amount of research on parenting from Grusec's influential domains-of-socialization perspective. It is a 'must read' for anyone interested in parental socialization and the internalization of values."--Judith G. Smetana, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Rochester "Grusec not only summarizes major theoretical issues and breakthroughs, but also includes personal stories from research participants and examples of parent–child interactions. This is an important text that can provide a fresh, interesting, empirically grounded perspective for a course on parenting. Professionals working in the field of parent education and counseling will find the book useful in providing direction to their intervention strategies."--Eric Lindsey, PhD, Applied Psychology Program, Penn State Berks "An in-depth examination of a major new theory of parenting by one of the most respected theorists and researchers in the field. This is a text that undoubtedly will be widely cited and highly influential in the way that we think about parents and socialization in the future. I really like the narrative examples that are given to illustrate the effects of parents in each of the domains. I highly recommend this book to anyone who does work on families, parenting, and moral development."--Deborah J. Laible, PhD, Department of Psychology, Lehigh University "This text will greatly help students and scholars alike. Grusec uses a domain approach to clarify this confusing field we call 'socialization.'"--John C. Gibbs, PhD, Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University "This practical resource offers an in-depth examination of socialization in human development. It is relevant for those who care for or treat children, as well as for teachers and researchers of child development. Grusec effectively integrates research on socialization into a coherent, overarching, and accessible theory of parenting."--Michael F. Troy, PhD, LP, Medical Director, Behavioral Health Services, Children's Minnesota -Table of Contents1. How Values Are Learned: An Introduction 2. Moral Values, Reasoning, Affect, and Action 3. The Protection Domain: Responsiveness to Distress and Security 4. The Reciprocity Domain: Compliance with Reasonable Requests 5. Learning Values in the Control Domain: Discipline and Reward 6. Learning Values in the Guided Learning Domain: Conversations and Reminiscences about Values 7. Learning Values in the Group Participation Domain: Observation and Engagement with Others 8. Final Thoughts References Index

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewJanet’s advice is brilliantly empowering and truly life-changing. She offers relatable, easy-to-follow, practical solutions and her book is a must-read for improving relationships. * Gwyneth Paltrow *Utterly fantastic. Read immediately * Claudia Winkleman *The toolkit we all need – totally straightforward, immensely helpful and captivatingly wise * Kirsty Young *An essential primer for negotiating your way through life's sticky situations, from parenting teens, to elderly parents, from siblings to spouses – this is a practical guide to unlocking the problem. * Daisy Goodwin *There is no surer route to happiness than good relationships and no better source of practical wisdom on how to get them than Janet Reibstein’s glorious constellation of insights and advice drawn from decades of saving marriages, friendships and working partnerships. Read this and your life will get better. * Octavius Black, CEO MindGym *A highly readable manual for life, which draws on deep clinical expertise to provide accessible solutions to what we all want most: improving our relationships. * Baroness Camilla Cavendish *Brilliant, insightful, and so, so smart. This truly life-enhancing book reveals the secrets to building long-lasting relationships of all kinds. * Anna Williamson *Expert insight and heartfelt guidance * Julie Etchingham *Digestible, actionable advice on getting on better with the people that matter. * Sainsbury's Magazine *This woman can help you ... the psychologist’s guide to getting on with people. * The Times *Janet Reibstein lays out the foundations we could all do with revising * Stylist magazine *Rooted in research, Reibstein’s methods are practical and positive…an instructive and thought-provoking read. * Psychologies *Reveals the secrets to effective communication and building long-lasting relationships. * Top Sante Health & Beauty *In this clear and compassionate guide, psychologist Janet Reibstein highlights how to build communication skills, nurture empathy and interact more effectively. It’s an illuminating read. * Woman's Own *Table of Contents1. Introduction: Better relating 2. Skills: Learning to interact 3. Foundations: Building blocks of success 4. Parents and children: Generation games 5. Siblings: Shared values and rivalry 6. Couples: Love and war 7. Friendship: Shifting loyalties 8. Work relationships: Setting boundaries 9. Transactions: When there is no relationship 10. Virutal relationships: The move online 11. Future relationships: Habit-forming Resources Acknowledgements

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Book Synopsis'A powerful memoir of love and loss, which are two sides of the same coin' - Julia Samuel, bestselling author of Grief Works and This Too Shall Pass'A lyrical, deep, funny, eyes-wide-open, ultimately comforting book. I adored it, and - if you are searching for how to live in a broken world - so will you' - Lucy Kalanithi'A book of rare power and grace... Reading this extraordinarily thoughtful writer and her luminous prose was, for me, sanctuary' - Will Schwalbe, New York Times bestselling author of The End of Your Life Book Club*NYT EDITORS' CHOICE*A searing memoir of a mother's love, the meaning of resilience and the possibilities of life after grief from the New York Times bestselling author of The Still Point of the Turning World.'Congratulations on the resurrection of your life,' a colleague wrote to Emily Rapp Black when she announced the birth of her second child. The line made Emily pause. Her first child, Ronan, had died before he turned three years old from Tay-Sachs disease, an experience she wrote about in her first book, The Still Point of the Turning World. Since that time her life had changed utterly: she had left the marriage that fractured under the terrible weight of her son's illness, remarried the love of her life, had a flourishing career, and given birth to a healthy baby girl. But she rejected the idea that she was leaving her old life behind - that she had, in the manner of the mythical phoenix, risen from the ashes and been reborn into a new story, when she carried so much of her old story with her. More to the point, she wanted to carry it with her. Everyone she met told her she was resilient, strong, courageous in ways they didn't think they could be. But what did these words mean, really?Sanctuary is an attempt to unpack the various notions of resilience that we carry as a culture. Drawing on contemporary psychology, neurology, etymology, literature, art and self-help, Emily Rapp Black shows how we need a more complex understanding of this concept when applied to stories of loss and healing. Interwoven with lyrical, unforgettable personal vignettes from her life as a mother, wife, daughter, friend and teacher, Rapp Black creates a stunning tapestry that is full of wisdom and insight.'Every once in a while, a book comes along that ushers us to the very center of a profound truth that we don't so much learn, as recognize. Emily Rapp takes us there in SANCTUARY' - Dani Shapiro, New York Times bestselling author of Inheritance'An absolute marvel. As a writer, a mother, and woman, Black is a profound inspiration-not because she's fearless but because she's courageous. To understand the distinction, read this beautiful book.' -Bret Anthony Johnston, New York Times bestselling author of Remember Me Like This'Not since When Breath Becomes Air has a memoir conveyed such profound loss, alongside such luminous and life-affirming love.' Adrienne Brodeur, author of Wild GameTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE STILL POINT OF THE TURNING WORLD: 'A brilliant study of the wages of mortal love' * New York Times *A radiant book steeped in deep feelings * Los Angeles Times *A beautiful and passionate elegy for her son, a book that offers deep wisdom for any reader * The Boston Globe *Emily Rapp didn't want to tell this story. She had to. That necessity is evident in every word of this intelligent, ferocious, grace-filled, gritty, astonishing starlight of a book * Cheryl Strayed, best-selling author of WILD *PRAISE FOR SANCTUARY: Not since When Breath Becomes Air has a memoir conveyed such profound loss, alongside such luminous and life-affirming love. With exquisitely precise prose, Emily Rapp Black describes what it is like to mother a dead boy and an alive girl simultaneously, being pulled in both directions, juggling sorrow and guilt, but moving toward light and life. Sanctuary broke my heart and mended it, expanding it through truth and beauty. * Adrienne Brodeur, author of Wild Game *Every once in a while, a book comes along that ushers us to the very center of a profound truth that we don't so much learn, as recognize. Emily Rapp takes us there in SANCTUARY, reminding us in achingly beautiful prose that pain and pleasure, grief and aliveness exist not apart, but together in the dark matter, the liminal space we occupy when we do what the living do: we love, we love, we love. * Dani Shapiro, New York Times bestselling author of INHERITANCE *SANCTUARY is an absolute marvel-gorgeous and bold, astonishing in insight and unsparing in candor. With aching vulnerability and compassion, Emily Rapp Black maps the topography of heartrending loss and erects upon it a refuge of otherworldly resilience. As a writer, a mother, and woman, Black is a profound inspiration-not because she's fearless but because she's courageous. To understand the distinction, read this beautiful book. * Bret Anthony Johnston, New York Times bestselling author of REMEMBER ME LIKE THIS *In these pages, Emily Rapp Black excavates the meaning of 'resilience,' putting aside brittle clichés about heroism and strength to uncover a richer, messier, more beautiful picture of what it means to live amidst both love and loss. This a lyrical, deep, funny, eyes-wide-open, ultimately comforting book. I adored it, and -- if you are searching for how to live in a broken world -- so will you. * Lucy Kalanithi *Sanctuary is a book of rare power and grace. Emily Rapp explores the language and metaphors we use to describe life and loss, mining them for what's helpful and what's wanting. She tells unforgettable stories-some heartbreaking, many joyful-about being the mother of two children, one dead and one living, and in doing so reminds us that we can dwell in grief and gratitude at the same time. Reading this extraordinarily thoughtful writer and her luminous prose was, for me, sanctuary. * Will Schwalbe, New York Times bestselling author of The End of Your Life Book Club *A powerful memoir of love and loss, which are two sides of the same coin. * Julia Samuel, bestselling author of Grief Works and This Too Shall Pass *Black movingly recounts her struggle to live fully-without forgetting. * People Magazine *Black's power as a writer means she can take us with her to places that normally our minds would refuse to go.... [an] often beautiful jewel of a book. * New York Times Book Review *There's a swagger to Black's prose. * LA Times *[Black] writes with elegant poise and a tenderness that is equal parts raw and generous... [Black] writes with fierce honesty and zero sentimentality, in a way that distinguishes her from many others who write about grief and trauma.... Rapp Black's exquisite prose is as compelling as her intellectual rigor... In the end, Sanctuary is not a memoir of grief or of survival, but rather simply a story about living. * LA Review of Books *This open and frank reflection centers on what it means to be resilient... A must for fans of Rapp's previous memoirs and for any reader trying to better understand grief and trauma. * Library Journal *Rapp Black shines in this stirring account .... Rapp Black asserts that, in life, resilience requires no extraordinary measures because life itself-with its inevitable losses-demands resilience for survival. The prose is lyrical and hypnotic but never overwrought or contrived. This is a mesmerizing and unforgettable tale. * Publishers Weekly *A meticulous examination of the aftershocks of the loss of a child.... A searing, uncompromising effort to wrestle with permanent grief. * Kirkus Reviews *A raw, vulnerable examination of resilience and living with both loss and joy. * Working Moms *In this probing memoir, Emily Rapp Black shares her journey as a mother split in two by the painful past and the joyful present. * Booklist *Sanctuary opens up the space between life and death in order to show us how love gets born over and over again-a fierce and unflinching love, a love that has to travel trauma and truth to evolve. Emily Rapp Black's book is a precise and complex articulation of a journey that has nothing to do with the puny hero's journey. [...] This book will change lives. * Lidia Yuknavitch *There's no handbook for loss, but there are these pages and Rapp Black's beautiful, breathtaking language that lifts and rises. I've thrown books about grief across the room in rage at their uselessness. Not this book. It will carry you. Rapp Black has again opened the door to her generous heart and let us in - and what beats there is holy and fierce and life-giving. * Sarah Sentilles *She transitions from the torturous present tense of watching a child slowly die to living in a future of possibility. ... Black's power as a writer means she can take us with her to places that normally our minds would refuse to go. -- Judith Warner * New York Times *

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Book SynopsisTender, moving, heartfelt and warm (and sporadically scandalous and outrageous too), these are the private messages between people in love. Yet they are also correspondence between the rulers of nations. From Henry VIII's lovelorn notes to Anne Boleyn and George IV's impassioned notes to his secret wife, to Queen Victoria's tender letters to Prince Albert and Edward VIII's extraordinary correspondence with Wallis Simpson - these letters depict romantic love from its budding passion to the comfort and understanding of a long union (and occasionally beyond to resentment and recrimination), all set against the background of great affairs of state, wars and the strictures of royal duty.Here is a chance to glimpse behind the pomp and ceremony, the carefully curated images of royal splendour and decorum, to see the passions, hopes, jealousies and loneliness of kings and queens throughout history. By turns tender, moving, heartfelt and warm (and sporadically scandalous and outrageous too), these are the private messages between people in love. Yet they are also correspondence between the rulers of nations, whose actions (and passions) changed the course of history, for good and bad.This morning I received your dear, dear letter of the 21st. How happy do you make me with your love! Oh! my Angel Albert, I am quite enchanted with it! I do not deserve such love! Never, never did I think I could be loved so much. Queen Victoria to Prince Albert (28 November 1839)Trade Review'Love Letters of Kings and Queens is a real treat for any royalist and anyone who enjoys reading historical letters, and it's the ideal book to dip in and out of.' - Short Books & Scribes -- Short Books & Scribes

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Book SynopsisThe experiences of both families and aging are changing in today’s society. Many of us are staying healthier and living longer. Because an unprecedented number of Americans will be over age 65 in the twenty-first century, the aging experience will be felt by many and permeate our family life and society. Patricia Drentea’s Families and Aging examines how the changing lifestyles of Americans will play into aging well. It explores the life course transitions that occur as individuals and families age within the current U.S. context. The text is written from a sociological perspective, but it is interdisciplinary and can be used by many fields such as gerontology, social work, human development, and family studies.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface 1.Introduction to Aging Families 2.Data and Methods 3.Structure of the Chapters 4.Organization of the book Chapter 1. Introduction to Aging Families Provides an overview of major social changes in aging Vignette-Older woman who is more what the face of the future will be than what is today Chapter Objectives 1.Increase of older adult population The Baby Boomers Life Expectancy in the United States The past, present, and future Box-How to become a centenarian 2.Changes in world population Box about future world population 3.Box-What is a family? 4.Facts about families Diverse Family Forms More options Trends in the Aging Family Longer Life Span More Needs for Caregiving 5.Changes In Diversity-Race And Ethnicity Current Versus Future Population in the U.S. The Changing Landscape of the Population 6.Changes in socioeconomic status Increased Standard of Living for Most Continued Inequality 7.Changes in health Healthier than before Chronic illness Communicable Illness Health Disparities 8.Summary 9.Critical Thinking Questions Chapter 2. Diversity in American Society The story is one of diversity in the 21st century. Begins with postmodern theory about diversity of society etc. Diversity is about changing landscape of more common and visible types of families. Chapter Objectives 1.Theory of postmodern complex life Increasing diversity of families 2.Modern versus traditional 3.Increasing diversity of realities Major trends in intimate relationships: the impact on aging families Divorce Remarriage and stepfamilies Single parenting Cohabitation Singlehood Childlessness Box-Childfree by Choice DINKS LGBTQ Families Families of Choice Biracial and Multiracial/Multiethnic Families Religiosity 4.Traditional Pulls 5.Summary 6.Critical Thinking Questions Chapter 3- Changing Gender Roles: Effects on Aging Experience Women now are coming of age during time of more options, different family patterns, more work, more likely to have different expectations of men. For many older women, they came of age in the 1970s, during the women’s revolution, after the civil rights movement, and during a time when the world was opening up to them. Chapter Objectives 1.Feminist Theory Six Propositions 2.Changes in Gendered Lives Over Time Spouse Parenting Worker 3.Gender, Dating and Sexuality Dating Sexuality in Later Life STIs and Aging 4.Widowhood 5.Social Roles, Sex Roles, and Mental Health 6.Summary 7.Critical Thinking Questions Chapter 4. Parenthood Later In Life Provides an overview of having children in later life, and issues relevant to all parents as they get older. Chapter Objectives 1.The life course paradigm increasing heterogeneity 2.Increasing Age at First Birth 3.Reproductive Medicine and Technology Advanced maternal age-women 35 and over chart- Risks and Benefits of Women Having Children Over 35 Down Syndrome Table 5.1 Incidence of Down syndrome by age of mother Box-World’s Oldest Moms Twins and multiples 4.Older Parents and Psychosocial Implications Boomerang children 5.Intergenerational linkages The Sandwich Generation 6.Transfers 7.Dispossession 8.Summary 9.Critical Thinking Questions Chapter 5. Work and Retirement The story of how people interact with their cohort and the social structure. Each cohort is different because it is had different experiences. New cohorts will be different from before because women have worked, more educated population, rise of technology. How economic and family issues affect work careers, retirement etc. Chapter Objectives 1.Theory-age stratification 2.Changes in the dependency ratio 3.Changes in estimated work life Estimated Work Life Work in later life Work and Family in Later Life Retirement Duration and Reasons for Increase in retirement BOX—Financial Planning for Retirement Phased retirement Savings in later life The great recession and the effects on working Debt Unemployment 4.Summary 5.Critical Thinking Questions Chapter 6. Activities in Later Life The story to tell is about activities in later life, work, and retirement with trends in both early retirement and working later in life. Activities may center around things people liked to do their whole life, but also when an extra 30 years is appended to a life. One activity is increasing grandparenting. Discussion of where seniors live. Chapter Objectives 1.Theory-activity theory and continuity theory 2.Activities in later life More leisure time and opportunities Consumerism: America’s favorite hobby-shopping? The other side 3.Travel and adult education programs 4.Grandparenting extended time grandparenting, quality and quantity grandparenting as an identity styles of grandparenting Box-an example of custodial living Divorce/reconstituted families and grandparents 5.Moving, activities and families in later life 6.Technology Connectivity and social media 7.Summary 8.Critical Thinking Questions Chapter 7. Health and Caregiving Story is that we are living longer, and generally healthier. There’s been an expansion of morbidity, but also a compression. We can be healthier longer, but have new things to worry about such as wear and tear of joints, being kept alive artificially too long etc. Increasing need for caregiving. Chapter Objectives 1.Theory-cumulative advantage and disadvantage 2.Improved health overall, vitality and aging well Health Activities of daily living D. Expansion versus compression of morbidity E. Socioeconomic status and health F. Caregiving caregiving measures men’s caregiving increase in male caregiving 10.Need for social support 11.Alzheimer’s disease-a special case in caregiving and social support Box-warning signs of Alzheimer’s Disease 12.Living arrangements 13.Assistive technology 14.Assisted Care, Advanced Care Planning, and End-of-Life Decisions 15.Summary 16.Critical Thinking Questions Chapter 8. Conclusion Chapter Objectives 1.Introduction 2.Societal Changes 3.Dominant Social Changes: Future Directions for Society 1.Technology and Communication 2.Globalization and families 3.Intercultural marriage and increasing heterogeneity of families 4.Increased distance from families 5.Increased choices for living arrangements 6.More social roles for later life 4.Elder Mistreatment 5.Summary 6.Critical Thinking Questions GLOSSARY REFERENCES INDEX

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