Marriages and Families: Changes, Choices, and Constraints

This acclaimed book introduces readers to the study of marriage and the family in ways to which they can easily relate. In a straightforward and balanced manner--giving equal attention to people of all racial, ethnic, and other societal groups--the author guides readers through the choices and challenges facing today's ever-changing families. This open-minded approach, combined with a set of practical guidelines presented in each chapter, encourage readers to think and act for themselves, thus joining the effort to resolve some of the crucial issues confronting 21st century families. The Third Edition has been revised and updated to incorporate the latest research findings, new material on families in other societies, and the most recent available data accessed from the Internet and current literature.Nijole V. Benokraitis is the author of 'Marriages and Families: Changes, Choices, and Constraints', published 1993 under ISBN 9780135545027 and ISBN 0135545021.