Integrating the latest data and emphasizing inclusivity throughout Cohen Strong s THE MARRIAGE FAMILY EXPERIENCE INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS IN A CHANGING SOCIETY brings together all elements of the course intimate relationships family policy and family issues Balancing an academic and practical approach it presents a sociological and family studies base enhanced by perspectives from anthropology history psychology journalism literature economics and gender studies The 14th edition retains a progressive approach to diversity while remaining rooted in a positive pro family perspective It explores recent research on adoptive parenting the transgender experience gay and lesbian families communication and conflict resolution the influence of popular culture and more Real life examples and a focus on self assessment encourage students to think for themselves Also available MindTap Integrating the latest data and emphasizing inclusivity throughout, Cohen/Strong''s THE MARRIAGE & FAMILY EXPERIENCE: INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS IN A CHANGING SOCIETY brings together all elements of the course -- intimate relationships, family policy and family issues. Balancing an academic and practical approach, it presents a sociological and family studies base enhanced by ...perspectives from anthropology, history, psychology, journalism, literature, economics and gender studies. The 14th edition retains a progressive approach to diversity while remaining rooted in a positive, pro-family perspective. It explores recent research on adoptive parenting, the transgender experience, gay and lesbian families, communication and conflict resolution, the influence of popular culture and more. Real-life examples and a focus on self-assessment encourage students to think for themselves. Also available: MindTap.