Intimate Relationships: Issues, Theories, and Research (3rd Edition) – PDF

Intimate Relationships, 3rd version, (PDF), covers each traditional and present materials in a short but thorough and rigorous method. Chapters vary from attraction to like, attachment to jealousy, and sexuality to battle—all written in a private, heat, and partaking voice. Topics are considered from an interdisciplinary perspective firmly rooted in analysis. Examples and tales from day by day life lead into every chapter to stimulate a pupil’s engagement with the fabric, and important pondering prompts all through the textual content assist his or her reflection on the theories and points introduced. Every chapter is organized round main relationship points and associated theories, along with a important analysis of the analysis. When appropriate, the authors focus on and consider common concepts about personal relationships within the context of scientific analysis. This 3rd Edition has been completely up to date and revised to incorporate the most recent findings and subjects in relationship science, together with the important function of the Internet in right now’s relationships. Students will reap advantages from a revised chapter on sexuality that exhibits current views on sexual orientation and sexual pathways, and additionally a ahead-wanting chapter on the evolution and variety of relationships within the twenty first century.To again pupil studying, the brand new version consists of flashcards, studying goals, and outlines for every chapter. A companion web site accessible at www.routledge.com/cw/erber offers instructors with PowerPoint shows and a testbank, and supplies school college students with flashcards of key phrases together with studying outcomes and chapter outlines for every chapter. 978-1138240292, 978-1315110103, 978-1351615068

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‘Once once more, Erber and Erber have produced a complete and readable textbook that covers the sphere of relationship science, together with traditional research and the most recent analysis. If you might be in search of an ebook that engages whereas it enlightens, you’ve gotten discovered it.’ ― Christopher R. Agnew, Purdue University ‘Erber and Erber have up to date their glorious textbook, which is effectively-written and primarily based on traditional and probably the most up-to-date analysis from the science of relationships. Every chapter covers an essential subject about shut relationships and is roofed from an interdisciplinary perspective. The partaking ebook and ancillary materials make it a perfect textbook for an undergraduate course on private relationships.’ ― Susan Sprecher, Illinois State University ‘This new, considerably revised 3rd version delivers fascinating content material, together with a complete vary of ideas and theories that type the muse of relationship science. It is a treasure trove of traditional and up to date examples that completely and elegantly illustrate the course ideas. There is a lightheartedness to the writing that’s earnest and partaking ― school college students will discover this a enjoyable ebook to learn!’ ― Leah Bryant, DePaul University NOTE: The product only consists of the ebook, Intimate Relationships: Issues, Theories, and Research, 3rd Edition in PDF. No access codes are included.