Family & Relationships : Family Relationships

When I said ‘I do’, I not only acquired a husband but also two little boys, a cat and a goldfish. At the time, although apprehensive, I thought that I had a pretty good idea of what I was about to get myself into. It didn’t take me long to discover, however, that the reality was significantly different from my expectations. more...

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The Simple Science of a Happy Family. From raising children to getting along with in-laws, what do people with close and loving families do differently than those with strained or unfulfilling relationships? Sociologists, therapists, and psychiatrists have spent entire careers investigating the ins and outs of family dynamics, yet their findings are inaccessible to ordinary people, hidden in obscure journals to be shared with other experts. more...

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The purpose of this book is to relay positive stories of children who are the product of foster care. Through the stories of success and struggle, children who feel there is little hope for them because of their positions, will learn the many ways others have successfully graduated from the system and gone on to lead happy, healthy, and fruitful lives. more...

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This volume brings together leading experts from different disciplines to offer new perspectives on contemporary African American families. A wealth of knowledge is presented on the heterogeneity of Black family life today; the challenges and opportunities facing parents, children, and communities; and the impact on health and development of key cultural and social processes. Comprehensive and authoritative, the book critically evaluates current policies and service delivery models and offers cogent recommendations for supporting families' strengths. more...

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Age and Generation introduces students to the main sociological and anthropological issues surrounding this topic, from childhood to old age, and focuses, in particular, on youth culture. more...

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