Think marriages & families : census update

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Think marriages & families : census update

Jenifer Kunz

Pearson, c2012

  • : pbk

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Think marriages and families : census update

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"2010 Census update"--Cover

Glossary: p. 290-295

Includes bibliographical references (p. 296-313) and index

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内容説明

THINK Currency. THINK Relevancy. THINK Marriages and Families. THINK Marriages and Families is informed with the latest research and the most contemporary examples, allowing you to bring current events directly into your classroom with little additional work. An engaging visual design developed with extensive student feedback and 15 page chapters makes THINK Marriages and Families the textbook your students will actually read. This student-friendly text delivers the core concepts of Marriages and Families in a way they can easily understand. A groundbreaking instructor supplements package is also included to help you bring the core concepts of Marriages and Families to life, without burdening your students with learning solutions that are too dense or expensive. The Census Update program incorporates 2010 Census data into a course-simply and easily. The components of the Census Update Program include an updated census edition with all charts and graphs-to reflect the results of the 2010 Census. In addition, A Short Introduction to the U.S. Census is available and an updated MySearchLab. Teaching & Learning Experience Personalize Learning - MySearchLab engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking - Chapter organization follows a three-step process that presents the topic, encourages students to think theoretically, and uncovers marriage in action. Engage Students - Real life examples and discussions on how to apply in life engage students. Explore Theory - Three main sociological paradigms are discussed visually through a theory info-graphic in every chapter. Understand Diversity - Global comparisons are found in every chapter within a designated feature box. Support Instructors - Written activities and assessment in MySearchLab offer instructors supplemental materials to help their students succeed. Note: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab, please visit: www.mysearchlab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySearchLab (at no additional cost). ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205100295 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205100293

目次

IN THIS SECTION: 1.) BRIEF 2.) COMPREHENSIVE BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS: Chapter 1: Introduction to Marriage and Family Chapter 2: How to Study Marriage and the Family Chapter 3: Communication, Power, and Conflict Chapter 4: The Role of Gender Chapter 5: Friendship, Affection, Love, and Intimacy Chapter 6: Sex and Fertility Chapter 7: Choosing a Partner Chapter 8: Preparing for Children and Parenting Chapter 9: Family Variation Chapter 10: Middle-aged and Aging Families Chapter 11: The Effects of Work and the Economy Chapter 12: Family and Social Institutions: Education, Religion, Politics, and the Legal System Chapter 13: Stress, Violence, and Abuse in Marriage and Families Chapter 14: Separation and Divorce Chapter 15: Single-Parent Families, Remarriage, and Stepfamilies Chapter 16: Enduring Marriages and Families: Successful Patterns of Commitment COMPREHENSIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS: Chapter 1: Introduction to Marriage and Family Get the Topic: What Defines a Family, and What Are the Historical and Current Trends in Marriage and Family? Think Marriages and Families: How Do Different Theorists View the Family? Discover Marriages and Families in Action: What Is the Meaning of Family? Chapter 2: How to Study Marriage and the Family Get the Topic: What Models and Methods Do Social Scientists Use in Assessing the Development of Families? Think Marriages and Families: What Theories Guide Researchers in Studying Marriage and Families? Discover Marriages and Families in Action: What Research Can You Do in Your Own Family? Chapter 3: Communication, Power, and Conflict Get the Topic: How Do Patterns of Communication, Power, and Conflict Affect Family Life? Think Marriages and Families: What Are the Theories Behind Family Interaction? Discover Marriages and Families in Action: How Does Family Therapy Address Issues of Communication, Power, and Conflict? Chapter 4: The Role of Gender Get the Topic: What Are the Differences between Sex and Gender? Think Marriages and Families: What Influences a Person's Gender Role? Discover Marriages and Families in Action: What Effect Do Gender and Sexual Orientation Have on Individuals? Chapter 5: Friendship, Affection, Love, and Intimacy Get the Topic: How Do Friendship, Affection, Love, and Intimacy Affect Marriage and Family? Think Marriages and Families: What Are the Theories behind Love in Marriage and Families? Discover Marriages and Families in Action: How Can Couples Address Intimacy Problems? Chapter 6: Sex and Fertility Get the Topic: How Do Sexual Behavior and Fertility Affect Marriages and Families? Think Marriages and Families: What Are the Theories behind Sex and Sexual Reproduction? Discover Marriages and Families in Action: What is Sex Trafficking? Chapter 7: Choosing a Partner Get the Topic: What Are the Historical and Current Trends in Dating and Mate Selection? Think Marriages and Families: How Do Theorists View Dating and Mate Selection? Discover Marriages and Families in Action: How Are Couples and Families Finding Creative Ways to Date? Chapter 8: Preparing for Children and Parenting Get the Topic: What Factors Should Be Considered When Making Parenting Decisions? Think Marriages and Families: What Theories Describe the Relationships between Parents and Children? Discover Marriages and Families in Action: How Do People Handle Infertility? Chapter 9: Family Variation Get the Topic: What Types of Families Exist in the 21st Century? Think Marriages and Families: What Theories Are Used to Analyze Family Organization and Relationships? Discover Marriages and Families in Action: What About Same-Sex Marriage? Chapter 10: Middle-aged and Aging Families Get the Topic: What Challenges Do Middle-Aged and Aging Families Face? Think Marriages and Families: How Does Aging Affect Individuals, Families, and Society? Discover Marriages and Families in Action: Can Elderly People Afford Essential Prescription Drugs? Chapter 11: The Effects of Work and the Economy Get the Topic: What are the Effects of Work and Unemployment on Individuals and Families? Think Marriages and Families: How Does Social Class Affect Individuals and Families? Discover Marriages and Families in Action: Will Encouraging Marriage Reduce the Poverty Rate? Chapter 12: Family and Social Institutions: Education, Religion, Politics, and the Legal System Get the Topic: How Do Social Institutions such as Education, Religion, Politics, and the Legal System Impact Marriages and Families? Think Marriages and Families: How Do Different Theorists View Marriages and Families in the Context of Social Institutions? Discover Marriages and Families in Action: How Are Family Therapists Responding to Diversity within Marriages and Families? Chapter 13: Stress, Violence, and Abuse in Marriage and Families Get the Topic: What Are Different Stressors that Can Lead to Violence and Abuse? Think Marriages and Families: What Are Some Theories that Can Explain Violence and Abuse? Discover Marriages and Families in Action: How Can Subjectivity Enhance Data Collection on Domestic Violence? Chapter 14: Separation and Divorce Get the Topic: What Are the Statistical, Legal, and Historical Trends in Divorce? Think Marriages and Families: What Are the Theories behind Divorce? Discover Marriages and Families in Action: How Do Demographers Measure Divorce? Chapter 15: Single-Parent Families, Remarriage, and Stepfamilies Get the Topic: What Are the Characteristics of Single-Parent Families, Remarried Families, and Stepfamilies and What Challenges Do They Face? Think Marriages and Families: How Do Different Theorists View Single-Parent Families, Remarried Families, and Stepfamilies? Discover Marriages and Families in Action: What Organizations Can Assist Stepfamilies and Blended Families? Chapter 16: Enduring Marriages and Families: Successful Patterns of Commitment Get the Topic: What Are the Characteristics of an Effective Marriage and a Successful Family? Think Marriages and Families: What Are the Theories that Analyze Family Relationships and the Role of the Family in Society? Discover Marriages and Families in Action: How Does Research Define a Successful Family?

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