Description
Book SynopsisUsing a style that draws students into the ongoing inquiry into how intimate relationships work,
Love and Intimate Relationships investigates the life cycle of relationships influences that affect them, theories behind them, and ways to improve them. Dozens of stories from students themselves, case examples and over 150 tables, figure, and the cartoons of Don Edwing of
Mad Magazine help bring the material alive. The book is also unique in exploring aspects of human relationships not covered in other textbooks on the subject.
Love and Intimate Relationships helps bring the complex issues surrounding intimate relationships into focus for students from diverse backgrounds. The multidisciplinary perspective of the textbook makes it ideal for introductory courses in psychology, marriage counseling, human relations, and sexuality, and interpersonal relationships
Trade Review"I think this is an extremely approachable text . . . . By having students and respondents of various studies and sources 'speak for themselves' about love, misery, etc., you invite the students to either emphasize or sympathize like future counselors." -- Ann Weber, University of North Carolina Ashville
Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: The life cycles of relationships. Part II: Influences on Relationships. Part III: Theoretical perspectives on relationships. Part IV: Practical skills for relationship enhancement. Conclusion.
