Marriages, Families, and Intimate Relationships: A Practical Introduction

A student-centered and practical approach to learning

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.

Marriages, Families, & Intimate Relationships: A Practical Introduction discusses fundamental concepts and insights from across the social sciences. It also attempts to engage students with high- interest, useful information and to answer the questions that matter greatly to them.

The Census Update program incorporates 2010 Census data into a course—simply and easily. The components of the Census Update Program include an updated census edition with all charts and graphs—to reflect the results of the 2010 Census. In addition, A Short Introduction to the U.S. Census is available and an updated MyFamilyLab.

Teaching & Learning Experience

• Personalize Learning — MyFamilyLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals.
• Improve Critical Thinking — Questions and self-assessment help students think critically about content, engage in class discussions, and make connections to their personal lives.
• Engage Students — Features throughout the text keep students interested.
• Explore Theory — High-interest information combined with the most current research.
• Support Instructors — MyFamilyLab enables instructors to assess student progress and adapt course material to meet the specific needs of the class.

Note: MyFamilyLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MyFamilyLab, please visit: www.myfamilylab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MyFamilyLab (at no additional cost). ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205101798 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205101795

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Student-centered approach to learning

This book offers practical advice on marriages, families, and other intimate relationships. As our world becomes more complicated, people find it more difficult to navigate intimate, lasting relationships. This book engages readers with high-interest, useful information, providing a research-based yet inviting introduction to finding personal happiness in an increasingly complex world.