Exploring Family Theories

Exploring Family Theories integrates theory with research and applications—offering a highly readable introduction to family theories.

In each chapter, the authors present the history, scholarship, and critiques of each principal family theory in a concise and student-friendly manner. Numerous illustrations and examples augment and clarify content. Application questions enhance the student's ability to relate each theory to the real world. A follow-up journal article exemplifies how each theory is used to guide actual research.