Family in Transition (13th Edition)

This best-selling reader on families and intimate relationships identifies the most current trends and places them in historical context. The authors, who are leading scholars in the field, balance cutting-edge scholarship with perennial favorites. Sixteen readings are new to this edition, including: *Lynne M. Casper and Suzanne M. Bianchi on cohabitation. *Mary Ann Mason on modern American stepfamilies. *Dan Clawson and Naomi Gerstel on child care in the U.S. and Europe. *Joan B. Kelly and Robert E. Emery on children's adjustment following divorce. *Nicholas Townsend on fatherhood. *Arlie Hochschild, with Anne Machung on working parents.