Family in Transition (15th Edition)
by Arlene S. Skolnick, Jerome H. Skolnick
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Author: Arlene S. Skolnick, Jerome H. SkolnickEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-08-28
ISBN: 0205578772
Number of pages: 552
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Book Reviews of Family in Transition (15th Edition)
Book Review: Relevant and timely articles about the "family unit"
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been out of college for many years now but this text was loaned to me by a Sociology major after we had some interesting discussions about family issues, and despite this being a textbook, it was a pleasant surprise to enjoy reading it.
I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning about the current issues of families in America and all the factors that affect the existence of a family; basically, the evolution of the "family" unit in the United States over the past few decades with a focus on recent years.
Current trends in American family life are discussed in a scholarly manner along with some debunking of popular myths about families. Excellent and for the most part easy-to-read text on the status of today's families, esp. with articles about the impact of class, race, educational level, socio-economic status and our aging population on what defines a family at this time (2008-2009).
Issues such as our longer lifespans are discussed as far as how it potentially means longer years in marriage and time alone together after the children have become independent, but it is also just as likely that couples may have their elderly parents to take care of, and/or adult children returning home due to the recent changes in the economy. The text also discusses the shift in the preferences of men and women away from marriage/family as an economic necessity and instead more about psychological fulfillment and building lifelong relationships within the family.
Changes in technology and a shift towards a service and information economy enable more jobs for women and can even allow for both men and women to work from home and still raise a family if they choose. However the economy has been unstable in recent years so this affects not only the adult children who may not be able to leave home and live independently, but also changes the dynamics within the family if suddenly the wife/mother becomes the primary wage earner and/or the husband/father is unable to find work at the same earning power as before. The text also discusses how over the years society's expectations remain the same for a mother's responsibilities whether she stays home with her children or is also working outside the home full-time, and the so-called "mommy wars."
The topics have been relevant personally so I admit to some bias in favorably reviewing this text because so much of what is discussed seems to accurately reflect real-life situations that I have lived through as well as those heard about via friends and relatives.
Summary of Family in Transition (15th Edition)
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.
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