McGraw-Hill Education Marriage and Family: The Quest for Intimacy

Combining a positive and practical approach to the study of marriage and family life with a manageable amount of sociological theory and research citations, this text is centered on the theme of enhancing intimacy within marriage and the family. While providing a comprehensive overview of the progression from dating to marriage and family, the authors systematically draw out principles that students can use to protect and nurture their own intimate relationships, making this text a practical guide as well. About the Author Robert H. Lauer is currently Research Professor at Alliant International University in San Diego, California. He received his Ph.D. in Sociology from Washington University, St. Louis. He has taught at Washington University, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, and Alliant International University. He has authored or co-authored 22 books and numerous journal articles. He is listed in: American Men and Women of Science, Contemporary Authors, Who's Who in the Midwest, Who's Who in the West, International Authors and Writer's Who's Who, and Dictionary of International Biography. He has been selected numerous times as Outstanding Teacher by Sociology students. His special interests are marriage and family, social problems, and social psychology. Jeanette C. Lauer is currently Research Professor at Alliant International University in San Diego, California. She received her Ph.D. in Social History from Washington University, St. Louis. She has taught at Washington University, St. Louis Community College and Alliant International University, where she also served as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. She is the co-author of 17 books and numerous journal articles. She is listed in: Contemporary Authors; Who's Who in the Midwest; Who's Who Among American Women; Who's Who in California; Who's Who in America; and Who's Who in American Education 1992-1993. Her special interests are marriage and family, social problems, and American social history.