Marriages and Families : Intimacy, Diversity, and Strengths

An introductory text, Marriages & Families accentuates the positive aspects of relationships and focuses on enriching students' knowledge and experience in building strong, successful couple and family relationships. The authors, seasoned family scholars and therapists, integrate research, theory, and practical application with an interdisciplinary perspective on marriage and family.To enhance teaching and student learning, a newAWARE (Awareness of Attitudes and Relationships Expectations) Online (2008)computerized assessment has been designed specifically for the sixth edition and contains 15 categories that match the chapters of the book. Go to the student and instructor sides of this Web site for more information on AWARE.