This bestselling reader on families and intimate relationships identifies the most current trends, places them in historical context, and balances cutting-edge scholarship with perennial favorites. The authors, who are leading scholars, build each new edition from classic literature in the field as well as the continuing stream of new family scholarship.

New articles to this edition covers topics such as, the changes in the transition from adolescence to adulthood, Census Bureau statistics on American family life, attitudes and beliefs of conservative Christians, domestic violence, and more.