changes, choices, and constraints Benokraitis, Nijole V. (Nijole Vaicaitis) creator text bibliography nju Upper Saddle River, N.J Pearson/Prentice Hall c2009 2009 6th [international] ed. monographic eng

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xxvii, 646 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm. 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. Nijole V. Benokraitis. "Pearson Education International." Previous international ed.: 2005. Includes bibliographical references (p. 585-620) and indexes. Family United States Marriage United States HQ536 B473m 2009 306.80973 9780138156268 (Int. ed. : pbk.) 0138156263 (Int. ed. : pbk.) EQO 081017 20151023231227.0 ocn262718431