Family Conflict - (Key Themes in Family Communication) by Heather Canary & Daniel Canary (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This book provides an accessible discussion of family conflict issues, processes, and outcomes. Chapters draw on recent theory and research regarding sub-systems and stages in family life to give readers resource-rich overviews of conflict in contemporary families.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><i>Family Conflict</i> takes a life course approach as it provides an accessible discussion of family conflict issues, processes, and outcomes. Chapters draw on recent theory and research regarding sub-systems and stages in family life to give readers resource-rich overviews of conflict in contemporary families. After the initial chapter presents the landscape of family conflict theory and research, chapters focus on conflict in couple relationships, parent-child relationships, sibling relationships, and in stepfamilies. The book concludes with a discussion of how specific work, health, and disability challenges facing today's families influence, and are influenced by, conflict interactions.<br /> <br /> <i>Family Conflict</i> will be essential reading for students of family communication, family researchers, professionals who work with families in various stages of life, and anyone who desires a deeper understanding of their own family conflict processes.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>"Scholars and students alike will appreciate this highly accessible volume. The authors masterfully weave together multiple perspectives to cogently capture the state of the art on family conflict."<br /> Brett Laursen, <i>Florida Atlantic University</i></p> <p>"This is an excellent piece of well-balanced, integrative scholarship. The writing is precise yet engaging and the book will be an excellent introduction to family conflict for people new to the area and a useful resource for people already familiar with the topic."<br /> John Caughlin, <i>University of Illinois</i></p> <p><i>Family Conflict</i> takes a life course approach as it provides an accessible discussion of family conflict issues, processes, and outcomes. Chapters draw on recent theory and research regarding sub-systems and stages in family life to give readers resource-rich overviews of conflict in contemporary families. After the initial chapter presents the landscape of family conflict theory and research, chapters focus on conflict in couple relationships, parent-child relationships, sibling relationships, and stepfamilies. This book concludes with a discussion of how specific work, health, and disability challenges facing today's families influence, and are influenced by conflict interactions.</p> <p><i>Family Conflict</i> with be essential reading for students of family communications, family researchers, professionals who work with families in various stages of life, and anyone who desires a deeper understanding of their own family conflict processes.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Scholars and students alike will appreciate this highly accessible volume. The authors masterfully weave together multiple perspectives to cogently capture the state of the art on family conflict.<br /><b>Brett Laursen, Florida Atlantic University</b><br /><br />This is an excellent piece of well-balanced, integrative scholarship. The writing is precise yet engaging and the book will be an excellent introduction to family conflict for people new to the area and a useful resource for people already familiar with the topic.<br /><b>John Caughlin, University of Illinois</b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Heather Canary is assistant professor in the department of communication at the University of Utah. Her co-edited book <i>Communication and Organizational Knowledge: Contemporary Issues for Theory and Practice</i> was nominated for Book of the Year Award, Organizational Communication Division, National Communication Association, 08/2011.<br /><br />Daniel Canary is professor of human communication at Arizona State University. He has co-authored or edited 10 books and over 50 articles, book chapters and essays. Dan is a past president of the International Network for Personal Relationships.
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