Die Afrikaanse Protestantse Akademie Biblioteek

Includes bibliographical references (p. 585-620) and indexes.

"Pearson Education International."

Previous international ed.: 2005.

pt. 1. Marriage and the family in perspective. The changing family -- Studying marriage and the family -- The family in historical perspective -- Racial and ethnic families: strengths and stresses -- pt. 2. The individual and the developing relationship. Socialization and gender roles -- Love and loving relationships -- Sexuality and sexual expression throughout life -- pt. 3. Individual and marital commitments. Choosing others: dating and mate selection -- Singlehood, cohabitation, civil unions, and other options -- Marriage and communication in committed relationships -- pt. 4. Parents and children. To be or not to be a parent: more choices, more constraints -- Raising children: promises and pitfalls -- pt. 5. Conflicts and crises. Balancing work and family life -- Family violence and other health issues -- Separation and divorce -- pt. 6. Changes and transitions. Remarriage and stepfamilies -- Families in later life -- The family in the twenty-first century -- Appendix A: Sexual anatomy -- Appendix B: Sexual problems, dysfunctions, and treatment -- Appendix C: Conception, pregnancy, and childbirth -- Appendix D: Birth control and disease prevention techniques -- Appendix E: HIV, AIDS, and other sexually transmitted diseases -- Appendix F: Premarital and nonmarital agreements.