The Truth About Family Life - Hardcover

Barnes, Amber; Watkins, Julia A., Ph.D.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0816076413 ISBN 13: 9780816076413

Publisher: Facts on File, 2011

Synopsis

The Truth About Family Life, Second Edition is a concise guide to the existence of family life in society, both past and present. In clear, straightforward language, this new resource provides fact-based information on family types, their history and role in society, and how to cope with the basic issues that confront families of all kinds. Personal testimonies and "Fact Or Fiction?" sidebars dispel common myths and give teenagers a broad perspective on the many different types of families.

About this title

About the Author:

Mark J. Kittleson is an associate professor of health education at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 8 Up–These titles examine issues germane to teens, offering timely information and dispelling common myths. Introductory chapters provide an overview and a diagnostic test so that readers can gauge their knowledge and/or risk factors. A to Z entries follow (Single-Parent Families, Death of a Parent, Gang Violence, etc.). These 3- to10-page treatments contain definitions of terms and balanced, detailed coverage with statistical information from authoritative sources. Chapters close with see also sections that indicate related entries and list books for further reading, but not articles or contact information for organizations whose research has been cited. Useful Web sites and hotlines conclude each volume. Sidebars feature Fact or Fiction? Q&A, and Teens Speak sections; the latter are short, compelling essays and interviews in which anonymous teens present personal perspectives on chapter topics. The black-and-white tables and charts do little to enhance chapter content. Nonetheless, these books are excellent in the currency and quality of research presented, in the unbiased approach, and in the user-friendly format. Information is accessible to researchers and readers seeking impartial answers to personal questions. These titles complement the Teen Issues and Teen Decisions series (both Gale).–Amy Pickett, Ridley High School, Folsom, PA
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About this edition

• Publisher: Facts on File
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0816076413
• ISBN 13: 9780816076413
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 240
• Editor: Golden Robert N. M.d., Peterson Fred L. Ph.D.