Organized by content areas rather than by theory, this comprehensive, accessible handbook helps readers gain greater insight into how key theories have impacted

Origins We call this book on theoretical orientations and methodological strategies in family studies a sourcebook because it details the social and personal ro

Family Theories: An Introduction by James M. White, Todd F. Martin, and new co-author Kari Adamsons provides an incisive, thorough primer to current theories of

An incisive, thorough introduction to current theories of the family, this text balances the diversity and richness of a broad scope of scholarly work with the

Each of the contributors describes how theory has been used to generate new knowledge in the field and suggests future directions for how theory may be used to