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Intimate Relationships, 3rd Edition (PDF) presents a thorough and comprehensive exploration of both foundational and contemporary topics in relationship science. This edition adeptly navigates a spectrum of crucial subjects—from attraction to love, attachment to jealousy, and sexuality to conflict—crafted in a warm, personal, and engaging narrative style. Each chapter encourages an interdisciplinary examination rooted in robust research, making complex ideas accessible to readers.
Thought-provoking examples and relatable stories pave the way into each chapter, igniting student engagement with the material. Throughout the text, critical thinking prompts encourage reflection on various theories and issues within the realm of intimate relationships. The organization of each chapter centers around major relational challenges and pertinent theories, complete with a critical assessment of the existing research. Wherever applicable, the authors thoughtfully evaluate popular cultural notions surrounding private relationships within the scientifically backed perspective.
This 3rd Edition has undergone extensive revisions to incorporate the most recent insights and emerging topics in relationship science, particularly the transformative influence of the Internet in modern relationships. Students will benefit from a revamped chapter focusing on sexuality, which addresses current understandings of sexual orientation and diverse sexual pathways. Additionally, a forward-looking chapter delves into the evolution and diversity of relationships in the rapidly changing 21st century. To further enhance learning prospects, the new edition includes useful resources like flashcards, learning objectives, and outlines for each chapter. An accompanying website at www.routledge.com/cw/erber offers instructors valuable tools such as PowerPoint presentations and a test bank, and gives students access to key terms and chapter summaries.
ISBNs: 978-1315110103, 978-1351615068, 978-1138240292
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‘Once again, Erber and Erber have produced a comprehensive and readable textbook that covers the field of relationship science, including classic studies and the latest research. If you are looking for an ebook that engages while it enlightens, you have found it.’ ― Christopher R. Agnew, Purdue University
‘Erber and Erber have updated their excellent textbook, which is well-written and based on classic and the most up-to-date research from the science of relationships. Every chapter covers an important topic about close relationships and is covered from an interdisciplinary perspective. The engaging ebook and ancillary material make it an ideal textbook for an undergraduate course on personal relationships.’ ― Susan Sprecher, Illinois State University
‘This new, substantially revised 3rd edition delivers fascinating content, including a comprehensive range of concepts and theories that form the foundation of relationship science. It is a treasure trove of classic and contemporary examples that perfectly and elegantly illustrate the course concepts. There is a lightheartedness to the writing that is earnest and engaging; college students will find this a fun ebook to read!’ ― Leah Bryant, DePaul University
NOTE: The product only includes the ebook, Intimate Relationships: Issues, Theories, and Research, 3rd Edition in PDF format. Access codes are not included.
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