Full Description
Connects theory to realityExploring Marriages and Families, 2/e by Karen T. Seccombe illustrates the ways in which historical, cultural, social, and political factors influence readers' decision making in relationships. Grounded in theory and the most up-to-date research, this title takes an integrated focus on assessment helping readers gain a better understanding of the social context in which they live and the relevance of social science to their lives. MySocLab is an integral part of the Seccombe learning program. Engaging activities and assessments provide a teaching a learning system that helps students see the world through a sociological lens. With MySocLab, students can develop critical thinking skills through writing, explore real-world data through the new Social Explorer, and watch the latest entries in the Core Concept Video Series. This title is available in a variety of formats - digital and print. Pearson offers its titles on the devices students love through Pearson's MyLab products, CourseSmart, Amazon, and more.
Contents
BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:Chapter 1: Why Study Families and Other Close Relationships?Chapter 2: Social Status: Sex, Gender, Race, Ethnicity, and Social ClassChapter 3: Building RelationshipsChapter 4: Love and Loving RelationshipsChapter 5: Sexual Identity, Behavior, and RelationshipsChapter 6: Communication, Conflict, and Power in Our Relationships Chapter 7: Marriage Chapter 8: Thinking about ParenthoodChapter 9: Raising Children Chapter 10: Families and the Work They DoChapter 11: Family Stress and Crisis: Violence among Intimates Chapter 12: The Process of DivorceChapter 13: Family Life, Partnering, and Remarriage after DivorceChapter 14: Families in Middle and Later LifeChapter 15: Looking Ahead: Helping Families Flourish
