Intimate Relationships, Marriages, and Families

Intimate Relationships, Marriages, and Families by DeGenova, Mary Kay. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780073528205.

This comprehensive introduction to marriage and the family combines the most current research base with an emphasis on family background and diversity. It presents a positive perspective on families and focuses on the importance of public and social policy in the lives of families. Each chapter concludes with a section on public policy and critical thinking questions. The text makes research and statistics easy for students to follow and understand, and it integrates cultural diversity throughout.