Marriages, Families, and Intimate Relationships: A Practical Introduction (2nd Edition) (MyFamilyLab Series) (Paperback)

by Brian K. Williams (Author), Stacey C. Sawyer (Author), Carl M. Wahlstrom (Author)

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Pedagogy

 

With my students in mind, I really appreciated clarity of key concepts and topics.  This also makes it easy to re-read the chapter before the test.  The learning lab also is a great help, and information on internet sites is up to date with current ways of doing research and learning.   

Annette Schonder

Orange Coast College

 

 

The William’s text is wonderfully reader friendly in that it is written in a style that draws the reader in and invites learning. The layout is easy on the eyes with many helpful headings announcing to the reader the more important concepts.

I highly value the practical advice offered to the reader; it makes learning useful.

Dr. Kenneth Smylie

Santa Fe Community College

 

 

"One of the best things about it is the way it’s organized and broken into small sections.  I like the “questions for thought” at the beginning of each section of each chapter.  Also, the “preview” helps focus the reader’s thoughts on the topic. This would be an excellent text for an introductory “marriage & family” or “intimate relationships” course. "

Joy Jacobs

Michigan State University

 

My favorite part of the chapter was the opening vignette. It immediately caught my attention and made me want to read on. It provides a real life scenario that provokes students to think and motivates them to dive into the chapter.

Naima Prince

Santa Fe Community College

 

 

Writing Style

 

To me, the writing style in the Williams, Sawyer & Wahlstrom text is personalized and the study of marriage and family is brought to life through relevance to everyday life. Indeed, reading the text is very much like having a conversation with an enthusiastic sociologist.

Naima Prince

Santa Fe Community College

 

 

Diversity

Because of the internationalization [at my school], I also greatly appreciate the information that was included on other cultures.

Naima Prince

Santa Fe Community College

 

 

Design & Layout

 

I personally enjoyed not having page after page of written word without any other visual stimulation.  This makes reading interesting on another level.

Annette Schnoder

Orange Coast College 

 

 

The layout design is very colorful.  I particularly liked the Self-Assessment tool at the end of the chapter and the Take It to the Net section.

Lillian Dees

Texas State University

 

 

 

 

Chapter 14. Uncoupling: Separation and Divorce

 

The chapter on Uncoupling was very interesting and organized.  The reader is assisted with color in the headers.  Also, a concise, to the point preview is provided before a new topic is tackled, and at the end of the chapter a good summary is provided....I felt that the chapter did not only teach the topic, but gave students information that will assist them in making better personal decisions regarding family and marriage.  I thought it was a nice touch to include a self-assessment on marital adjustment.   Lastly, it was pleasant and concise reading.

Annette Schonder

Orange Coast College

 

I read chapter 14 on uncoupling and found it extremely helpful in exploring the many reasons for the high divorce rate in the United States today.  It offered reasons that make sense. The insights and practical advice were useful and clear.

Dr. Kenneth Smylie

Santa Fe Community College

 

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Description
This book provides timely, practical, and high-interest information about marriages, families, and intimate relationships, in an engaging format that is easy-to-use and learn from. Feature such as "Popular Culture and the Media," "Practical Action," and "Numbers that Matter" help grab and keep readers' attention. The new edition has been updated to include coverage of important issues, topics, and research from the past few years. Examples of new topics covered include: state abortion law updates, abstinence education controversy, adultolescents, children and the effects of TV watching, foster children, LGBT, living apart together (LAT) couples, post-adoption blues, safe-haven laws pro and con, Web 2.0, and more.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 624 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 2 edition (February 18, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205521452
• ISBN-13: 978-0205521456
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #110,284 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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