A student-centered and practical approach to learning
This book provides timely, practical, and high-interest information about marriages, families, and intimate relationships, in an engaging format that is easy to use and learn from.
Marriages, Families, & Intimate Relationships: A Practical Introduction discusses fundamental concepts and insights from across the social sciences. It also attempts to engage students with high- interest, useful information and to answer the questions that matter greatly to them.
The Census Update program incorporates 2010 Census data into a course—simply and easily. The components of the Census Update Program include an updated census edition with all charts and graphs—to reflect the results of the 2010 Census. In addition, A Short Introduction to the U.S. Census is available and an updated MyFamilyLab.
Teaching & Learning Experience
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Personalize Learning — MyFamilyLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals.
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Improve Critical Thinking — Questions and self-assessment help students think critically about content, engage in class discussions, and make connections to their personal lives.
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Engage Students — Features throughout the text keep students interested.
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Explore Theory — High-interest information combined with the most current research.
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Support Instructors — MyFamilyLab enables instructors to assess student progress and adapt course material to meet the specific needs of the class.
Note: MyFamilyLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MyFamilyLab, please visit: www.myfamilylab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MyFamilyLab (at no additional cost). ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205101798 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205101795
Pedagogy
With my students in mind, I really appreciated clarity of key concepts and topics. This also makes it easy to re-read the chapter before the test. The learning lab also is a great help, and information on internet sites is up to date with current ways of doing research and learning.
Annette Schonder
Orange Coast College
The William’s text is wonderfully reader friendly in that it is written in a style that draws the reader in and invites learning. The layout is easy on the eyes with many helpful headings announcing to the reader the more important concepts.
I highly value the practical advice offered to the reader; it makes learning useful.
Dr. Kenneth Smylie
Santa Fe Community College
"One of the best things about it is the way it’s organized and broken into small sections. I like the “questions for thought” at the beginning of each section of each chapter. Also, the “preview” helps focus the reader’s thoughts on the topic. This would be an excellent text for an introductory “marriage & family” or “intimate relationships” course. "
Joy Jacobs
Michigan State University
My favorite part of the chapter was the opening vignette. It immediately caught my attention and made me want to read on. It provides a real life scenario that provokes students to think and motivates them to dive into the chapter.
Naima Prince
Santa Fe Community College
Writing Style
To me, the writing style in the Williams, Sawyer & Wahlstrom text is personalized and the study of marriage and family is brought to life through relevance to everyday life. Indeed, reading the text is very much like having a conversation with an enthusiastic sociologist.
Naima Prince
Santa Fe Community College
Diversity
Because of the internationalization [at my school], I also greatly appreciate the information that was included on other cultures.
Naima Prince
Santa Fe Community College
Design & Layout
I personally enjoyed not having page after page of written word without any other visual stimulation. This makes reading interesting on another level.
Annette Schnoder
Orange Coast College
The layout design is very colorful. I particularly liked the Self-Assessment tool at the end of the chapter and the Take It to the Net section.
Lillian Dees
Texas State University
Chapter 14. Uncoupling: Separation and Divorce
The chapter on Uncoupling was very interesting and organized. The reader is assisted with color in the headers. Also, a concise, to the point preview is provided before a new topic is tackled, and at the end of the chapter a good summary is provided....I felt that the chapter did not only teach the topic, but gave students information that will assist them in making better personal decisions regarding family and marriage. I thought it was a nice touch to include a self-assessment on marital adjustment. Lastly, it was pleasant and concise reading.
Annette Schonder
Orange Coast College
I read chapter 14 on uncoupling and found it extremely helpful in exploring the many reasons for the high divorce rate in the United States today. It offered reasons that make sense. The insights and practical advice were useful and clear.
Dr. Kenneth Smylie
Santa Fe Community College
