Exceptionally comprehensive, innately interesting, and extremely readable, this best-selling exploration of contemporary marriages and families examines the diversity of American families--giving equal attention to all racial, ethnic, and other societal groups--and examines not only the choices, but the constraints that often limit our family-related choices today. Although written from a sociological perspective, it incorporates material from other disciplines as well--e.g., history, economics, social work, psychology, law, biology, and anthropology--all supported by both quantitative and qualitative research--most from the mid to late 1990s. Its open-minded approach, combined with a set of practical guidelines in each chapter, provide readers with a veritable handbook for understanding and dealing with the dynamics marriage and family life today. The Changing Family. Studying Marriage and the Family. The Family in Historical Perspective. Gender Roles and Socialization. Love and Loving Relationships. Sexuality and Sexual Expression Throughout Life. Dating and Mate Selection. Singlehood, Cohabitation, and Other Living Arrangements. Marriage and Communication in Intimate Relationships. To Be Or Not To Be a Parent. Raising Children: Contemporary Prospects and Pitfalls. Racial-Ethnic Families. Families and Work. Family Violence and Other Crisis-Related Issues. Separation and Divorce. Remarriage and Stepfamilies. Aging and Family Life: Grandparents, the Widowed, and Caregivers. For anyone who deals with families.

Marriages and Families: Changes, Choices, and Constraints (4th Edition)

Politics & Social Sciences

Benokraitis, Nijole V.

Social Sciences

PRENTICE/HALL

Designed to increase readers' awareness of healthful family processes across and within ethnic households, this book features 45 accessible, non-technical articles on 9 substantive family-related issues. Organized by topics rather than ethnic groups, it features selections that examine the intersections of social class, age, sexual orientation, gender differences, and intragroup variations. It provides selections that are representative of the increasing "heterogeneity of diversity" of contemporary ethnic families in the U.S. Features representative articles on five ethnic groups--African-Americans (including African and Caribbean families); Latinos (including Cuban-Americans, Mexican-Americans, and Puerto Rican-Americans); Asian-Americans (including Korean-Americans, Japanese-Americans, Chinese-Americans, Filipino-Americans, Pacific Islanders, Vietnamese-Americans, Cambodian-Americans, Indian Americans, and Laotian-Americans); American Indians; and Middle Eastern Americans (including Arab-Americans and Muslim families). Explores the ethnic families' characteristics, variations, and dynamics in terms of socialization, gender roles, marriage and communication, parenting, work and discrimination, social class, violence and other family crises, separation and divorce, and family caregiving and aging. For professionals in healthcare and practitioners who work with ethnic families.

Contemporary Ethnic Families in the United States: Characteristics, Variations, and Dynamics

Pearson

Exceptionally comprehensive, innately interesting, and extremely readable, this best-seller introduces readers to the study of contemporary marriages and families in ways to which they can easily relate. It examines the diversity of American families—giving equal attention to all racial, ethnic, and other societal groups—and examines not only the choices, but the constraints that often limit our family-related choices today. This open-minded approach, combined with a set of practical guidelines presented in each chapter, encourages learners to think and act for themselves—and thereby join the effort to resolve some of the crucial issues confronting 21st century families. A six-part organization places marriage and the family in perspective, looks at the individual and developing relationships, as well as the individual and marital commitments, considers parents and children, explores conflicts and crises, and offers an understanding of changes and transitions. For those interested in a complete and current study of marital and family relationships in America.

Marriages and Families : Changes, Choices, and Constraints

Parenting & Relationships

Study Guide for Marriage and Families: Changes Choices and Constraints

Self-Help

Relationships

This best-selling collection is the only reader that systematically weaves together three types of articlesclassic, contemporary,and cross-culturalfor each general topic typically covered in a sociology course, with a good represention of Canadian scholarship (close to 40%).\nClassic articles –Provide students with sociological statements of recognized importance and lasting significance. 
Contemporary articles –Focus on current sociological issues, controversies, and applications. Reveal sociologists at work and demonstrate the importance of on-going research. 
Cross-cultural articles –Cast sociological insights about the world's striking cultural diversity.\nWith diverse content and authorship, Seeing Ourselves 2nd Canadian edition allows students to explore a variety of topics, issues and debates and exposes them to how various sociologists view the social world.\nFrom the Back Cover\nSociology is a fairly young academic discipline, less than 200 years old, dedicated to the study of the individual’s relationship to society. This best-selling collection is the only Canadian reader that weaves together three types of articles—classic, contemporary, and cross-cultural— by sociologists for each topic typically covered in a sociology course. This diversity of content and authorship exposes students to the richness of sociological thought and to compelling debates on a variety of topics and issues. Canadian scholarship is well represented, with 26 of the 67 articles by and about Canadian individuals, groups, and the forces influencing our society.\nClassic articles — sociological statements of recognized importance and lasting significance by key theorists who established and supported the discipline. 
Contemporary articles —Focus on current sociological issues, controversies, and applications, revealing sociologists at work and demonstrating the importance of on-going research and new explorations. 
Cross-cultural articles — provide students with thought-provoking sociological insights and perspectives on cultural diversity around the world.\nJohn J. Macionis is a professor at Kenyon College 
Nijole V. Benokraitis is a professor at University of Baltimore 
Bruce Ravelli is a professor at Mount Royal College, Calgary\nTo view all of Pearson Education Canada’s Sociology texts on-line, go to www.pearsoned.ca/highered.\nVisit our open access Sociology Supersite 
www.pearsoned.ca/sociology

Seeing Ourselves, Second Canadian Edition (2nd Edition)

MacIonis, John J.

Ravelli, Bruce

Sociology

Pearson\Prentice Hall

This is the study guide to accompany a textbook which introduces students to the study of marriage and the family in ways to which they can easily relate. Giving equal attention to people of all racial, ethnic, and other societal groups, the author shows students that as families continue to change, they have more and more choices, but that those choices are also subject to often serious constraints on both the macro and micro level. The author's approach encourages students to think for themselves, and practical guidelines in every chapter encourage them to go beyond thought to action - to become part of the effort to resolve some of the crucial issues that confront all 21st-century families.

Marriages and Families Changes, Choices, and Constraints: Study Guide

Pearson College Div

Guide includes Chapter Objectives and a Chapter Overview; Practice Tests; Applications, Exercises and Activities; and a Crossword Puzzle to help students master the core concepts presented in each chapter.

Marriages and Families: Changes, Choices and Constraints

Exceptionally comprehensive, innately interesting, and extremely readable, this best-seller introduces readers to the study of contemporary marriages and families in ways to which they can easily relate. It examines the diversity of American families–giving equal attention to all racial, ethnic, and other societal groups–and examines not only the choices, but the constraints that often limit our family-related choices today. This open-minded approach, combined with a set of practical guidelines presented in each chapter, encourages learners to think and act for themselves–and thereby join the effort to resolve some of the crucial issues confronting 21st century families. A six-part organization places marriage and the family in perspective, looks at the individual and developing relationships, as well as the individual and marital commitments, considers parents and children, explores conflicts and crises, and offers an understanding of changes and transitions. For those interested in a complete and current study of marital and family relationships in America.

Marriages & Families: Changes, Choices and Constraints

Seeing all sides of sociology issues: classic, contemporary, and cross-cultural. Seeing Ourselves is the only reader that systematically weaves together three types of articles–classic, contemporary, and cross-cultural–to showcase the many different perspectives sociology offers across a diverse variety of topics. Classic articles provide students with sociological statements of recognized importance and lasting significance. Contemporary readings focus on current sociological issues, controversies, and applications. And, cross-cultural selections offer sociological insights about the striking cultural diversity of Canada and the larger world. Together, these readings summarize significant sociological issues in a way that is both informative and easy to understand for introductory students.

Seeing Ourselves: Classic, Contemporary, and Cross-Cultural Readings in Sociology, Fourth Canadian Edition (4th Edition)

Urmetzer, Peter

Pearson Education Canada

ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab &amp; Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab &amp; Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab &amp; Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. -- Changes, Choices, and Constraints Marriages and Families: Changes, Choices, and Constraints, 8/eoffers students a comprehensive introduction to many issues facing families in the twenty-first century. The author explores contemporary changes in families and their structure, impacts on the choices available to family members, and constraints that often limit our choices. This approach will help readers better understand the families in which they were raised and are forming themselves. With the most up-to-date material and emerging issues on family behavior, students will be able to make better decisions in their everyday lives. MySocLab is an integral part of the Benokraitis 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. 0205957226 / 9780205957224 Marriages and Familes Plus NEW MySocLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0205206530 / 9780205206537 NEW MySocLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card 0205918190 / 9780205918195 Marriages and Families

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