Parent-Child Relations: An Introduction To Parenting - Couverture souple

Bigner, Jerry J.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0131184296 ISBN 13 : 9780131184299

Editeur : Pearson, 2005

Synopsis

For undergraduate courses in parenting.

The revised, shorter, new edition of Parent-Child Relations: An Introduction to Parenting features a revamped approach to this research-based text on parent-child relations.  Using family systems, as well as systemic family development theory, this text explores how parent-child relations change in tandem with developmental changes occurring with children, adults, and the wider family system.  Readers will encounter a broad range of issues such as diversity in family structures, multiracial families, adoption, gay and lesbian parents, and family therapy. This comprehensive treatment prepares students for their roles as parents and working with families.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Jerry J. Bigner, PhD, is Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Human Development and Family Studies, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO 80523, and retired in 2004 after 36 years of service in higher education. He has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of life-span human development, parent-child relations, theories of human development and family studies, marriage and family relationships, early childhood education, and research methods in human development and family studies. He also has completed all course work and practicum requirements in marriage and family therapy and continues to work towards licensure in this area. His text, Parent-Child Relations, is now in its 8th edition, and he has two published texts in life-span human development and family studies. He is the author or co-author of over 50 research articles focusing primarily on parent-child relations as well as relationship and family therapy issues. He is Editor of the Journal of GLBT Family Studies and serves on Editorial Board of the Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy. He is a research member of the American Family Therapy Academy and is a member of the National Council on Family Relations. Dr. Bigner is a 2005 Centennial Laureate Award recipient of the College of Human Sciences, Florida State University. He also is the 2007 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient of the College of Human Sciences, Florida State University.

Quatrième de couverture

Known for its interactive format and effective pedagogical features, this revised, briefer research-driven text tackles the intricacies of parent-child relationships in contemporary society. Using family systems theory, the text examines the evolution of the family, the stages of family system development, and the challenges faced by all types of families. Readers will encounter a broad range of issues to prepare for their roles as professionals working with families or as parents themselves.

 

New to This Edition:

 

• A focus on parent-child relations and implications for parenting; less emphasis on general developmental content than in past editions
• New coverage of immigrant families, grandparents parenting grandchildren, foster parenting, and caring for older parents
• Broadened coverage of theories in Chapter 3
• “Family Snapshot” case studies in Chapters 7—12 introduce the reader to the systemic family development model and illustrate parent-child relations
• “Parenting Reflections” to encourage readers to examine their own beliefs about parent-child relations and consider them in the context of the content
• Current research throughout

 

 

Instructor’s Resources:

 

Instructor’s Manual and Test Bank

PowerPoint Slides

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0131184296
• ISBN 13: 9780131184299
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 352
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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