When a loved one dies we mourn our loss. We take comfort in the rituals that mark the passing, and we turn to those around us for support. But what happens when there is no closure, when a family memb
Reaffirming her commitment in the 1988 first edition to understanding the larger context surrounding families and the smaller context of families, which includes perceptions and meanings, Boss (marria
This unique sociohistorical account of family studies traces the development of various theories or methods within the context of the social values, technological changes, and political events of
Why do some families survive stressful situations while others fall apart? Can a family’s beliefs and values be used as a predictor of vulnerability to stress? And most importantly, can family stress
This unique sociohistorical account of family studies traces the development of various theories or methods within the context of the social values, technological changes, and political events of
