Marriages & families : intimacy, diversity, and strengths / David H. Olson, John DeFrain, Linda Skogrand.

By:

Olson, David H. L

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Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York : McGraw-Hill, c2011.Edition: 7th edDescription: 1 v. (various pagings) : ill. ; 27 cmISBN:

9780078111570 (hbk.)

Other title:

Marriages and families

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DDC classification:

306.80973 22

LOC classification:

HQ536 .O47 2011

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: Part 1: The Social Context of Intimate RelationshipsChapter 1. Perspectives on Intimate Relationships Chapter 2. Cultural Diversity: Family Strengths and Challenges Chapter 3. Understanding Marriage and Family Dynamics Part 2: Dynamics of Intimate RelationshipsChapter 4. Communication and Intimacy Chapter 5. Conflict and Conflict Resolution Chapter 6. Sexual Intimacy Chapter 7. Gender Roles and Power in the Family Chapter 8. Managing Economic ResourcesPart 3. Stages of Intimate RelationshipsChapter 9. Friendship, Intimacy, and Singlehood Chapter 10. Dating, Mate Selection, and Living Together Chapter 11. Marriage: Building a Strong Foundation Chapter 12. Parenthood: Satisfaction and Challenge Chapter 13. Midlife and Older Couples Part 4. Challenges and OpportunitiesChapter 14. Stress, Abuse, and Family Problems Chapter 15. Divorce, Single-Parent Families, and Stepfamilies Chapter 16. Strengthening Marriages and Families AppendicesAppendix A. Couple and Family ScalesAppendix B. Family Science and Family Research MethodsAppendix C. Contraception and Abortion OptionsAppendix D. Pregnancy and ChildbirthGlossaryReferencesCreditsName Index Subject Index.

Summary: "Our goal in writing Marriages and Families: Intimacy, Diversity, and Strengths has been to provide students with information about marriage and family relationships that will help them move toward Mace's goal. We have tried to make the concepts and ideas presented in this book useful and meaningful so students will be able to apply them to their own lives. We hope to help students integrate intellectual ideas and personal experiences, thereby enriching both. Although the text deals with some complex ideas and materials, it is written in a style that is accessible to students new to the field of family studies and to those wanting to learn more about intimate relationships. Intimacy, Strengths, and Diversity"--

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Current library	Collection	Call number	Copy number	Status	Barcode
Bishop Okullu Memorial Library (Limuru Campus) General Circulation	Non-fiction	HQ536 .O47 2011 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available	048167

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Our goal in writing Marriages and Families: Intimacy, Diversity, and Strengths has been to provide students with information about marriage and family relationships that will help them move toward Mace's goal. We have tried to make the concepts and ideas presented in this book useful and meaningful so students will be able to apply them to their own lives. We hope to help students integrate intellectual ideas and personal experiences, thereby enriching both. Although the text deals with some complex ideas and materials, it is written in a style that is accessible to students new to the field of family studies and to those wanting to learn more about intimate relationships. Intimacy, Strengths, and Diversity"--

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