美国巴尔的摩大学社会学荣誉退休教授

Exceptionally comprehensive, innately interesting, and extremely readable, this best-seller introduces readers to the study of contemporary marriages and families in ways to which they can easily relate. It examines the diversity</U> of American families&#151;giving equal attention to all racial, ethnic, and other societal groups&#151;and examines not only the choices</U>, but...(展开全部)

Changes, Choices, and Constraints Marriages and Families offers students a comprehensive introduction to many issues facing families in the twenty- first century. The text's major theme "Changes, Choices, and Constraints" explores: Contemporary changes in families and their structure Impacts on the choices that are available to family mem...(展开全部)

By introducing the themes of "Changes, Choices and Constraints" when presenting the basic concepts, theory, research and statistics about marriages and families, Benokraitis discusses how contemporary "changes "in families and their structure impact the "choices" student's actually have, and how society can "constrain "their marriages, families and relationships. Through this a...(展开全部)

This book presents the definitive exposition of 'prospect theory', a compelling alternative to the classical utility theory of choice. Building on the 1982 volume, Judgement Under Uncertainty, this book brings together seminal papers on prospect theory from economists, decision theorists, and psychologists, including the work of the late Amos Tversky, whose contributions are co...(展开全部)

This book presents the definitive exposition of 'prospect theory', a compelling alternative to the classical utility theory of choice. Building on the 1982 volume, Judgement Under Uncertainty, this book brings together seminal papers on prospect theory from economists, decision theorists, and psychologists, including the work of the late Amos Tversky, whose contributions are co...(展开全部)

This special edition of the classic text includes a new introduction from Professor Arlene Vetere exploring its continuing influence on contemporary practice. One of family therapy's foundational texts, Families and Family Therapy is as relevant today as it has ever been. Examining the therapist's role, Dr. Minuchin presents the views and strategies of a master clinician in a c...(展开全部)

This special edition of the classic text includes a new introduction from Professor Arlene Vetere exploring its continuing influence on contemporary practice. One of family therapy,s foundational texts, Families and Family Therapy is as relevant today as ever. Dr Minuchin looks especially at the therapist,s role and tactics, presenting the views and strategies of a master clini...(展开全部)

This special edition of the classic text includes a new introduction from Professor Arlene Vetere exploring its continuing influence on contemporary practice. One of family therapy's foundational texts, Families and Family Therapy is as relevant today as it has ever been. Examining the therapist's role, Dr. Minuchin presents the views and strategies of a master clinician in a c...(展开全部)