Items related to Human Intimacy: Marriage, the Family, and Its Meaning
Synopsis
Offering a positive view of the family, Cox's HUMAN INTIMACY: MARRIAGE, THE FAMILY, AND ITS MEANING, Eleventh Edition discusses the characteristics of successful intimate relationships, and teaches the decision-making skills that lead to strong marriages and families. You'll find coverage of such topics as diversity within the American family (including rural and military families), gay marriage, singles, cohabitation, gender roles, theories of love, date rape and courtship violence, and parenting and life stages.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Frank Cox holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and has taught marriage and family courses at Santa Barbara City College since 1962. He is also author of THE AIDS BOOKLET (McGraw Hill)), YOUTH, MARRIAGE AND THE SEDUCTIVE SOCIETY (William C. Brown), AMERICAN MARRIAGE: A CHANGING SCENE (William C. Brown), and other books on marriage and relationships.
Kevin Demmitt is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Clayton College and State University near Atlanta, Georgia. He received his M.A. degree at Arizona State University and his Ph.D. from Purdue University. He has taught the Sociology of Marriage and Family, and a wide array of other courses, at large state universities and smaller, liberal arts colleges throughout his career. His research and writing has focused on the relationship between family, work, and religion, but he has also researched topics related to politics, religion, and education. Professor Demmitt also conducts workshops on the effective use of computers in the classroom.
Review
1. Human Intimacy in the Brave New World of Family Diversity. 2. Human Intimacy, Relationships, Marriage, and the Family. 3. American Ways of Love. 4. Gender Convergence and Role Equity. 5. Communications in Intimate Relationships. 6. Dating, Single Life, and Mate Selection. 7. Marriage, Intimacy, Expectations, and the Fully Functioning Person. 8. Human Sexuality. 9. Family Planning, Pregnancy, and Birth. 10. The Challenge of Parenthood. 11. Family Life Stages: Middle Age to Surviving Spouse. 12. The Importance of Making Sound Economic Decisions. 13. The Dual-Earner Family: The Real American Revolution. 14. Family Crises. 15. The Dissolution of Marriage. 16. Remarriage: A Growing Way of American Life. 17. Actively Seeking Marital Growth and Fulfillment. Appendix A: Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Appendix B: Contraceptive Methods.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherCengage Learning
- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 113394776X
- ISBN 13 9781133947769
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages624
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 111.95
Shipping:
US$ 4.00
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Human Intimacy: Marriage, the Family, and Its Meaning
Seller: Off The Shelf, Antonia, MO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Acceptable. The item is very worn but continues to work perfectly. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents and worn corners. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting,but the text is not obscured or unreadable. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. Seller Inventory # 4WILKM00LNHZ
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Human Intimacy: Marriage, the Family, and Its Meaning
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Acceptable. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00074062443
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Human Intimacy: Marriage, the Family, and Its Meaning
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00075099246
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Human Intimacy: Marriage, the Family, and Its Meaning
Seller: Omega, Springdale, AR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. **PLEASE READ** There is a significant bend on the cover of this book!! FAST shipping, FREE tracking, and GREAT customer service! We also offer EXPEDITED and TWO DAY shipping options on qualifying orders. Seller Inventory # 3D7E2G0052I0_ns
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
Human Intimacy: Marriage, the Family, and Its Meaning
Seller: Books Unplugged, Amherst, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Fair. Buy with confidence! Book is in acceptable condition with wear to the pages, binding, and some marks within 2.15. Seller Inventory # bk113394776Xxvz189zvxacp
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Human Intimacy: Marriage, the Family, and Its Meaning
Seller: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good condition. This is the average used book, that has all pages or leaves present, but may include writing. Book may be ex-library with stamps and stickers. 2.15. Seller Inventory # 353-113394776X-gdd
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Human Intimacy: Marriage, the Family, and Its Meaning
Seller: 369 Bookstore _[~ 369 Pyramid Inc ~]_, Dover, DE, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Softcover. Condition: Good. Offering a positive view of the family, Cox\'s HUMAN INTIMACY: MARRIAGE, THE FAMILY, AND ITS MEANING, Eleventh Edition discusses the characteristics of successful intimate relationships, and teaches the decision-making skills that lead to strong marriages and families. You\'ll find coverage of such topics as diversity within the American family (including rural and military families), gay marriage, singles, cohabitation, gender roles, theories of love, date rape and courtship violence, and parenting and life stages. Seller Inventory # AMPLE113394776X
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Human Intimacy: Marriage, the Family, and Its Meaning
Seller: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Softcover. Condition: Good. 11. Offering a positive view of the family, Cox's HUMAN INTIMACY: MARRIAGE, THE FAMILY, AND ITS MEANING, Eleventh Edition discusses the characteristics of successful intimate relationships, and teaches the decision-making skills that lead to strong marriages and families. You'll find coverage of such topics as diversity within the American family (including rural and military families), gay marriage, singles, cohabitation, gender roles, theories of love, date rape and courtship violence, and parenting and life stages. Seller Inventory # SONG113394776X
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Human Intimacy: Marriage, the Family, and Its Meaning
Seller: TextbookRush, Grandview Heights, OH, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Ships SAME or NEXT business day. We Ship to APO/FPO addr. Instructors Copy. Choose EXPEDITED shipping and receive in 2-5 business days within the United States. See our member profile for customer support contact info. We have an easy return policy. Seller Inventory # 51875207
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Human Intimacy: Marriage, the Family, and Its Meaning
Seller: Byrd Books, Austin, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: very good. In Used Condition. Seller Inventory # Ubyused113394776X
Quantity: 1 available