Taking sides

[The book] is a debate-style reader designed to introduce students to controversies in family development and personal relationships. The readings, which represent the arguments of leading sociologists, psychologists, and family therapists, reflect a variety of viewpoints and have been selected for their liveliness and substance and because of their value in a debate framework.-Back cover. This text contains 34 selections, arranged in pro and con pairs, that address 17 controversial issues related to family and personal relationships ... This book is primarily designed for courses in marriage and the family, and the issues are such that they can be easily incorporated into any marriage and family course regardless of organization or emphasis.-Pref.