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Marriage & Family combines a positive and practical approach to the study of marriage and family life with a manageable amount of sociological theory and research citations. The text not only provides students with a basic understanding of marriage and family life but helps them apply the knowledge to enrich their lives and nurture their own intimate relationships.

New coverage on some of the most current topics related to marriage and family life, such as body image (ch. 3) and internet romance (ch. 6).
Updated throughout with the latest available research, including more than 300 new references from professional literature, and the most recent government data.
An even stronger emphasis on the positive aspects of marriage and family is evident throughout the text.
An increased focus on race and ethnicity examines the similarities and differences in the intimate relationships of Americans with various racial and ethnic backgrounds.
For the first time, this text is accompanied by an online learning center offering practical exercises and self assessments that help students with their own relationships as well as helping them learn the text material.
"Principles for Enhancing Intimacy" boxes at the end of each chapter help students learn to nurture meaningful intimate relationships.
"Involvement" boxes provide suggestions for projects affording students an opportunity to get personally involved in the learning process by applying information discussed in the chapter to their own lives.
A strong emphasis on diversity, found in "Comparison" boxes and throughout the text, helps students understand and appreciate those who are different from them.
A strong theoretical framework is carried throughout the book while maintaining an accessible approach, explaining major theories in the beginning of the book, applying these theories throughout, and reinforcing these applications with a marginal icon.
A well-planned pedagogical program, including learning objectives, brief overviews, chapter ending summaries, bold faced key terms, and a glossary at the end of the book, helps to facilitate student comprehension.