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In an era of soaring divorce rates, Price and McKenry's book synthesizes the current state of knowledge on this topic of major social significance. They summarise recent scientific findings and describe the sociological and psychological processes involved in this major life transition. The importance of the roles of societal turmoil, economic conditions, and the presence of children in divorce cannot be overemphasized and the authors reflect this. They also examine the process of divorce, adjustment to it and the exchange theory of divorce. The concise chapter summaries, perceptive review questions and suggested projects make this volume an ideal and thought-provoking text for all undergraduate level family studies courses. It will also be required reading for professionals in family studies, sociology, psychology, women's studies and the human services.Price, Sharon J. is the author of 'Divorce', published 1988 under ISBN 9780783799087 and ISBN 078379908X.
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