Name: Marriages and Families By David H. Olson
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Marriages and Families: Intimacy, Diversity, and Strengths by David H. Olson

This introduction to marriages and families accentuates the positive aspects of relationships and focuses on enriching students' knowledge and experience in building strong, successful couple and family relationships. The authors, both seasoned family scholars and therapists, integrate research, theory, and practical application with an interdisciplinary perspective on marriage and family.

Brief Contents Boxed Features About the Authors Preface A Visual Preview Part One: The Social Context of Intimate Relationships One. Perspectives on Intimate Relationships Two. Cultural Diversity: Family Strengths and Challenges Three. Understanding Marriage and Family Dynamics Part Two: Dynamics of Intimate Relationships Four. Communication and Intimacy Five. Conflict and Conflict Resolution Six. Sexual Intimacy Seven. Gender Roles and Power In the Family Eight. Managing Economic Resources Part Three. Stages of Intimate Relationships Nine. Friendship, Intimacy, and Singlehood Ten. Dating, Mate Selection, and Living Together Eleven. Marriage: Building a Strong Foundation Twelve. Parenthood: Choices and Challenges Thirteen. Midlife and Older Couples Part Four. Challenges and Opportunities Fourteen. Stress, Abuse, and Family Problems Fifteen. Divorce, Single-Parent Families, and Stepfamilies Sixteen. Strengthening Marriages and Families Appendices Appendix A. Couple and Family Scales Appendix B. Family Science and Family Research Methods Appendix C. Contraception and Abortion Options appendix D. Pregnancy and Childbirth Glossary References Credits Name Index Subject Index

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CIN0073380040G

ISBN 13

9780073380049

ISBN 10

0073380040

Title

Marriages and Families: Intimacy, Diversity, and Strengths by David H. Olson

Author

David H. Olson

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Used - Good

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Hardback

Publisher

McGraw-Hill Education - Europe

Year published

20071216

Number of pages

624

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