Marriages, Families, and Intimate Relationships
A Practical Introduction
by Brian K. Williams, Stacey C. Sawyer, Carl M. Wahlstrom
5th Edition
Publisher: Pearson
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780135164723 |
| eText ISBN | 9780135257036 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Publishing Year | 2020 |
| Edition | 5th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 640 |
Marriages, Families, and Intimate Relationships: A Practical Introduction, 5th Edition, is a textbook written for courses in marriage and the family. The text provides a research-grounded examination of intimacy, family life, and personal happiness in the modern world.
The volume explores how social institutions and cultural forces shape intimate connections, personal choices, and domestic partnerships. It applies three major sociological frameworks to analyze these dynamics: the structural-functional, conflict, and symbolic interaction perspectives.
Written in an accessible style, the text integrates colorful facts, relevant quotes, and practical examples. This presentation helps students address pressing relational questions while evaluating the social foundations of everyday partnerships.
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