Intimate Relationships, Marriages, and Families

By F. Philip Rice and Mary Kay DeGenova

Book Overview

This comprehensive introduction to marriage and the family combines the most current research base with an emphasis on family background and diversity. It presents a positive perspective on families and focuses on the importance of public and social policy in the lives of families. Each chapter concludes with a section on public policy and critical thinking questions. The text makes research and statistics easy for students to follow and understand, and it integrates cultural diversity throughout.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0072875011
• ISBN13: 9780072875010
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
• Length: 439 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Used but in New Condition

The book was advertised as used, but in excellent NEW condition. Quick shipping, purchased just a week before classes started and received in plenty of time.

Useful Text with Personal Interest to Students

I have used this for a number of Marriage and Family classes. It combines theoretical materials with contemporary issues concerning relationships and everyday family life. Its academic enough to pass muster but also interesting and personal enough to keep the students' interest. I recommend it highly.