{"product_id":"marriage-and-the-family-9781138185760","title":"Marriage and the Family","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMarriage and the Family: Mirror of a Diverse Global Society \u003c\/em\u003eis a comprehensive text about marriage and the family in sociology, family science, and diversity studies. The book is divided into four parts: studying marriage patterns and understanding family diversity; developing and maintaining intimate relationships; tackling family issues and managing household crises; and appreciating contemporary living arrangements in a diverse American society and across the global community. \u003ci\u003eMarriage and the Family \u003c\/i\u003eis unique in its focus on diversity as well as its global perspective. Diversity Overview boxes feature vignettes of family diversity in America. Global Overview boxes invite students to experience family life in different areas of the world. Indeed, families become a mirror that helps students see a diversifying American society and a globalizing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART I INTRODUCTION TO MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/strong\u003e Meanings of Marriage and the Family \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 2\u003c\/strong\u003e Studying Marriage and the Family \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 3 \u003c\/strong\u003eFamily Diversity in America \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 4\u003c\/strong\u003e Racial and Ethnic Families \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 5\u003c\/strong\u003e Gender and Socialization \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART II DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF RELATIONSHIPS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 6 \u003c\/strong\u003eSexuality and Sexual Relationships throughout Life \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 7 \u003c\/strong\u003eLove \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 8\u003c\/strong\u003e Dating, Courtship, and Mate Selection \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 9\u003c\/strong\u003e Marriage and Relationships \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 10\u003c\/strong\u003e Preparing for Children and Child Adoption\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART III CHALLENGES TO MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 11\u003c\/strong\u003e Parenting \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 12 \u003c\/strong\u003eBalancing Paid Work, School Work, and Family Work \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 13\u003c\/strong\u003e Family Issues and Domestic Violence \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 14 \u003c\/strong\u003eCommunication, Power, and Conflict Resolution\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART IV DYNAMICS IN FAMILY LIVING ARRANGMENTS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 15\u003c\/strong\u003e Break up, Separation, and Divorce \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 16\u003c\/strong\u003e Remarriage and Trends in Living Arrangements\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50577807835479,"sku":"9781138185760","price":68.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138185760.jpg?v=1746096781","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/marriage-and-the-family-9781138185760","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}