The Marriage and Family Experience: Intimate Relationships in a Changing Society

by Bryan Strong, Theodore F Cohen

Updated with the latest data and research, Cohen/Strong's THE MARRIAGE & FAMILY EXPERIENCE: INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS IN A CHANGING SOCIETY offers a realistic look at modern relationships, helping you understand the underlying issues at work in marriages, families and other relationships. It explores adoptive parenting, childbearing patterns, gay and lesbian families, the transgender experience, virginity, gender roles, communication and conflict resolution, the influence of popular culture, working families and more. Thorough coverage reflects the diversity of families and relationships, illustrating how racial, cultural, economic and sexual differences shape relationships and families. Real-life examples and self-assessment features encourage you to reflect on your own life, while a straightforward overview of key topics helps you maximize your course success. Also available: MindTap.

Genres: Relationships, Psychology, Textbooks, Sociology, Education

640 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1983

Reviews

[ashley elliott · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'M FINALLY FINISHED. I'D LIKE TO THANK NOT ONLY GOD BUT ALSO JESUS.

Seriously, this one was massive. I really enjoyed it, though, so that helped a lot. Plus, I liked double-studying - studying for a legit college test while also storing away bits of information for future novels, one specifically. I'm really glad I bought this one - it'll be nice to have on hand when I'm researching later!

[Sue Seely · Rating 4 out of 5]

As far as textbooks go, pretty dang interesting.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the textbook we read for my Sociology class at the local junior college. Outstanding book!

[Gretchen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought some things were over simplified for college level and some things were very outdated despite the publication date of 2014.