Couple Relationships in a Global Context: Understanding Love and Intimacy Across Cultures 2020 Edition Contributor(s): Abela, Angela (Editor), Vella, Sue (Editor), Piscopo, Suzanne (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3030377113 ISBN-13: 9783030377113 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - Marriage & Family - Psychology | Psychotherapy - Counseling - Social Science | Social Work |
Physical Information: 1" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.81 lbs) 435 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book examines the significance of the couple relationship in the 21st century, exploring in depth how couple relationships are changing in different parts of the world. It highlights global trends and cultural variations that are shaping couple relationships. The book discusses diverse relationships, such as intercultural couples, same sex couples, long distance couples, polygynous marriages, and later life couples. In addition, chapters offer suggestions for ways to best support couples through policy, clinical practices, and community support. The book also investigates aspects of a relationship that help predict fidelity and stability. Topics featured in this book include:
Couple Relationships in a Global Context is an essential resource for researchers, professors, and graduate students as well as clinicians and practitioners in family therapy, clinical psychology, general practice/family medicine, social work, and related psychology and medical disciplines. |