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The marriage license as a hitting license, child abuse, sibling war is the powerful message of "Behind Closed Doors". The book is grounded in the unprecedented national survey of the extent, patterns, and causes of violence in the American family. Based on a seven-year study of over 2,000 families, ... More

This sourcebook on theoretical orientations and methodological strategies in family studies details the social and personal roots (i.e., sources) from which these orientations and strategies flow. With its sociohistorical approach, this book uniquely emphasizes not only family theories but also rese... More

Examine the changing structure of the family as America&’s population ages!As the United States&’ economy evolves and manufacturing jobs disappear, the prospect of each generation experiencing a standard of living that exceeds that of their parents&’ generation also disappears. Challenges of Aging o... More