The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Couples and Family Relationships: Guide to Contemporary Research, Theory, Practice and Policy

Couples and Family Relationships presents readings from leading and emerging experts that link research, policy, and practice together to reflect the most current knowledge of contemporary relationships. * Offers interesting new perspectives on a range of relationship issues facing twenty-first century Western society * Focuses on helping those who work with couples and families deal with relationship issues * Includes many practical suggestions for dealing with relationship problems Explores diverse issues, including family structure versus functioning; attachment theory; divorce and family breakdown; communication and conflict; self regulation, partner regulation, and behavior change; care-giving and parenting; relationship education; and therapy and policy implications