Exploring Family Theories
"This is an excellent theory book . . . the writing style is clear and concise, and students will find it interesting. I really liked the practical application questions at the end of each chapter; they will assist students in synthesizing and applying what they have learned."--Bahira Sherif-Trask, University of Delaware"Standard and classic references are balanced with very recent references--nicely done. The 'Research and Application' sections in every chapter bring clarity and understanding. My students are often confused by theories and have a hard time keeping them straight. This text makes every theory memorable by tying it to real-world research and applications."--Mary Bold, Texas Woman's University"This book takes a reader-friendly approach to subject matter that is typically somewhat cumbersome to learn. The result is a straightforward presentation of theories that enables readers to grasp the basic theoretical assumptions and challenges them to apply the concepts to real-world situations."--Maureen Blankemeyer, Kent State University