Intimate Relationships. This item is unavailable.Intimate Relationships

Intimate Relationships, 3rd editon, by Sharon S. Brehm, Rowland S. Miller, Daniel Perlman, and Susan Campbell preserves the personal appeal of the subject matter and vigorous standards of scholarship that made the earlier editions so successful. Written in a unified voice, this text builds on the reader-friendly tone that was established in the first two editions. It presents the key findings on intimate relationships, the major theoretical perspectives, and some of the current controversies in the field. Brehm, Miller, Perlman, and Campbell illustrate the relevance of close relationship science to readers' everyday lives, encouraging thought and analysis. Classic contributions to the field are covered in addition to topics on the leading edge of research.

Contains 65-75% new research material
Gives students a cohesive, cumulative sense as they proceed through the volume by introducing key theoretical constructs early on, explaining them and then subsequently using the constructs as building blocks to explain more complex topics.
Emphasizes the life span perspective more than in previous editions
Assumes a balanced approach to the positive and problematic aspects of intimate relationships
Illustrates a broader notion of what constitutes a relationship
Provides descriptive information about how selected studies were conducted (e.g., the subject populations, the design and the nature of the data collected).
Highlights the maintenance of successful relationships and offers practical advice in chapter 15 on the Promotion, Enhancement and Repair of Intimate Relationships
Contains chapter summaries at the end of each chapter to serve as a guided review