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)

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)

美国巴尔的摩大学社会学荣誉退休教授

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)

约瑟夫·A·德维托 美国知名传播学者，纽约城市大学亨特学院名誉退休教授，美国传播协会成员。著有多部教材并在高校广为使用，其学术文章频见于各传播类杂志及图书。

尼尔.J．萨尔金德，在马里兰大学获得人类发展博士学位，并在堪萨斯大学任教35年后，成为该校心理学与教育学系的荣誉教授。他的早期研究兴趣是儿童认知发展领域。在进行认知风格研究几年后，他成为北卡罗来纳大学布什儿童与家庭政策研究中心的博士后研究员。他是《爱上统计学》《人类发展理论》《心理学研究方法》的作者。他编辑了几本百科全书，包括《人类发展百科全书》《测量与统计百科全书》以及《研究设计百科全书》，并且还是《儿童发展摘要和文献》杂志的编辑。他住在堪萨斯州劳伦斯市，闲暇时喜欢烹饪、游泳、阅读、收藏等。

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)