Intimate Relationships: Issues, Theories, and Research, Second Edition - Softcover

Erber, Ralph

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205454461 ISBN 13: 9780205454464

Publisher: Psychology Press, 2010

Synopsis

[ Intimate Relationships: Issues, Theories, and Research, Second Edition (Revised) By ( Author ) Feb-2010 Paperback

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Review:

‘This new, substantially revised edition delivers fascinating content, including a comprehensive range of concepts and theories that form the foundation of relationship science. It is a treasure trove of contemporary and classic examples that perfectly and elegantly illustrate the course concepts. There is a lightheartedness to the writing that is engaging and earnest―students will find this a fun book to read!’ - Leah Bryant, DePaul University, USA

‘Erber and Erber have updated their excellent textbook, which is well-written and based on classic and the most up-to-date research from the science of relationships. Each chapter covers an important topic about close relationships and is covered from an interdisciplinary perspective. The engaging text and ancillary material make it an ideal text for an undergraduate course on personal relationships.’ - Susan Sprecher, Illinois State University, USA

‘Once again, Erber and Erber have produced a comprehensive and readable text that covers the field of relationship science, including classic studies and the latest research. If you’re looking for a book that engages while it enlightens, you’ve found it.’ - Christopher R. Agnew, Purdue University, USA

About the Author:

Ralph Erber is professor of psychology and associate dean in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at DePaul University. He received his undergraduate degree in sociology from the University of Mannheim and his Ph.D. in psychology from Carnegie Mellon University. His work has been published in a number of places, including the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology. He is also the author and editor of several books, including Understanding Genocide: The Social Psychology of the Holocaust (with Len Newman). He was president of the Midwestern Psychological Association in 2005-2006, and with Leonard Martin edited Psychological Inquiry from 2003-2009.

Maureen Wang Erber is professor of psychology at Northeastern Illinois University where she is Associate Chair of the department. Her Bachelor’s degree includes a double major in Psychology and French, with certificates from L’Institute Catholique and the Sorbonne in Paris.  She received her Ph.D. in psychology from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. Her work has been published in a number of places, including the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and the Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology. Her research interests include conflict and trust in intimate relationships and mate-choice copying.

The authors met at a social psychology conference in October 1988 and were married the following summer. They live in north suburban Chicago with their children Kekoa and Kai, two cats, a pet turtle, and assorted fish. The game of soccer is one of the many passions they share.

About this edition

• Publisher: Psychology Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0205454461
• ISBN 13: 9780205454464
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 350