Marriages, Families, and Relationships: Making Choices in a Diverse Society
By Mary Ann Lamanna, Agnes Riedmann, Susan D. Stewart
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Lamanna/Riedmann/Stewart's bestselling MARRIAGES, FAMILIES, AND RELATIONSHIPS: MAKING CHOICES IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY, 14th edition, combines a rigorous scholarly and applied approach with a theme especially relevant to today's dynamic global environment: making choices in a diverse society. Thoroughly revised and updated with the latest data and research, the text delivers an engaging narrative that offers insightful perspectives on the diversity of our modern society, including different ethnic traditions and family forms. The balanced presentation discusses a variety of theoretical perspectives, emphasizing both social structure and the importance of individual agency, choice and decision-making. Students are encouraged to question assumptions and reconcile conflicting ideas and values as they make informed choices in their own lives. Also available: MindTap.
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Lamanna/Riedmann/Stewart's bestselling MARRIAGES, FAMILIES, AND RELATIONSHIPS: MAKING CHOICES IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY, 14th edition, combines a rigorous scholarly and applied approach with a theme especially relevant to today's dynamic global environment: making choices in a diverse society. Thoroughly revised and updated with the latest data and research, the text delivers an engaging narrative that offers insightful perspectives on the diversity of our modern society, including different ethnic traditions and family forms. The balanced presentation discusses a variety of theoretical perspectives, emphasizing both social structure and the importance of individual agency, choice and decision-making. Students are encouraged to question assumptions and reconcile conflicting ideas and values as they make informed choices in their own lives. Also available: MindTap.
Edition after edition, the book consistently integrates the latest research and statistics throughout.
The text's unique thematic organization focuses on making choices over the entire life span.
The authors' balanced presentation emphasizes both social structure and the importance of individual agency, choice and decision-making.
Topic presentation follows a logical sequence that allows students to build steadily on their growing understanding of course material.
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Chapter 1. Making Family Choices in a Changing SocietyPreview this chapter
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