Family in Transition (13th Edition)

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Summary: A recently revised classic on the family.
Review: An interdisciplinary collection of current and classical readings, Family in Transition guides students' exploration of the many transformations taking place in families today. Throughout, Arlene and Jerome Skolnick demonstrate their extraordinary talent for selecting readings that capture the latest on both the changes in the family itself and and in the study of families. Introductions to each chapter showcase major issues and topical conundrums, encouraging students to think critically about the material. This ninth edition introduces a new chapter on family diversity with unique readings African-American, Hispanic, and lesbian and gay families. Fourteen new selections point out the many changes in family culture, structure, behavior, and economics.