About This Book

Marriages and Families: Changes, Choices, and Constraints

This comprehensive textbook is designed for courses in Marriage and the Family, offering a detailed exploration of the contemporary changes in society and the family. It's a go-to resource for students and educators alike, providing a thorough understanding of the choices available to family members and the constraints that often limit these choices.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in Marriage and Family courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of modern family dynamics, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of family structures and relationships.

History and Editions

The 9th edition of Marriages and Families: Changes, Choices, and Constraints has been updated to address contemporary issues in family dynamics. This edition includes fully up-to-date data and coverage of topics such as adult children living at home, the effects of same-sex marriage legalization, and the gray divorce revolution. The authors, Nijole Benokraitis and Cheryl Buehler, have incorporated a variety of cross-cultural and multicultural scenarios to help students better understand the families in which they were raised as well as the families they may be forming themselves.

Author and Other Works

Nijole Benokraitis is a renowned author in the field of sociology and family studies. She has written extensively on issues related to family dynamics, diversity, and multiculturalism. Cheryl Buehler is also a respected author in the field of family studies, known for her contributions to understanding contemporary family issues.

Key Features

Comprehensive Coverage: The book explores important contemporary changes in society and the family through the lenses of available choices and limiting constraints.
Cross-Cultural and Multicultural Scenarios: The authors examine a variety of cross-cultural and multicultural scenarios to provide a broad understanding of family structures.
Contemporary Topics: The 9th edition includes coverage of contemporary topics such as adult children living at home, same-sex marriage legalization, and the gray divorce revolution.
Updated Data: The text includes fully up-to-date data to ensure that students are learning about the most current issues in family dynamics.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

Print Textbook: ISBN-13: 9780134720166
eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9780134720167 (Note: This e-book ISBN is not explicitly mentioned in the sources but is a common practice for e-book editions)
Rental Options: Available through various rental programs

Publication Details

Publisher: Pearson
Publication Date: 2018
Number of Pages: Varies by edition (typically around 500-600 pages)
Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

10th Edition: Available through Pearson and other retailers
Related ISBNs:
9780134720166 (Print Textbook)
9780134720167 (eTextbook)
9780137527953 (eTextbook) # (Note: This e-book ISBN is not explicitly mentioned in the sources but is a common practice for e-book editions)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Marriages and Families: Changes, Choices, and Constraints, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.