Family Theories Today
A Critical Intersectional Approach
(Second Edition)
©2023, 448 pages
Paperback list price: $68.95
Cognella Direct Ebook: $59.95
You save $9 (13%)
Learn about all formats available for adoption
Bookstore Managers: contact orders@cognella.com to place an order
Cognella Active Learning
is available with this title.
Learn More
The new edition of Katherine R. Allen and Angela C. Henderson’s Family Theories Today: A Critical Intersectional Approach expands on the dynamic, creative, and scientific approach that made the first edition a success. The authors include all types of family structures, processes, and contexts, and their approach is informed by families as intimate settings for individual and relational development where both care and trauma occur. Full of examples grounded in real people’s lives, the book covers twelve theories—ranging from Functionalist to Social Exchange to Feminist to Family Stress and Resilience—in a highly accessible but comprehensive way. Each chapter covers the theory’s historic origins, major concepts, strengths and weaknesses, alternative perspectives, application to empirical research and practice, relevant pop culture examples, multimedia applications, discussion questions, suggestions for further reading, and more. New highlights of this completely up-to-date and revised edition include two new chapters on topics that have gained increasing relevance: Critical Race Theory and Queer Theory; strengthened research and application about family diversity in each chapter; fresh multimedia suggestions; voices from lived experience; and more extensive outreach to a broader array of relevant disciplines.
This text is not only meant to be read but also to provoke both personal reflection and professional considerations for both family scientists in training and those in the human services in general.
Watch Katherine R. Allen and Angela C. Henderson discuss what's new and notable in the second edition of Family Theories Today here.
Katherine R. Allen is Professor Emerita of Human Development and Family Science at Virginia Tech. She is the incoming editor of Journal of Family Theory & Review. A recipient of the Ernest Burgess Award and the Alexis Walker Award, both given for lifetime achievement in scholarly contributions to family science, she studies marginalization, vulnerability, and reflexivity over the family life course using feminist, intersectional, and qualitative approaches.
Angela C. Henderson is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Northern Colorado, and co-founder of The Avery Center for Research & Services. She has been recognized with UNC’s “Excellence in College Teaching” award and featured in Elle magazine for her impact on students in and outside the classroom.
Cognella Active Learning is available for this title! Adopting instructors can provide students with dynamic online learning activities that reinforce key concepts from the text, provide engaging educational experiences, and support various learning styles.
Please note: Cognella Active Learning can be bundled for purchase with the text or posted separately. Contact us to learn about bundle discounts.
The Cognella Active Learning content for Family Theories Today includes:
To see a full demo, please email us and one of our adoption specialists will follow up with you.
Please note: Cognella Active Learning can be bundled for purchase with the text or posted separately. Contact us to learn about bundle discounts.
The Cognella Active Learning content for Family Theories Today includes:
- 13 decks of digital flashcards
- 14 quizzes
- 14 assignments
- 13 skill-building activities
To see a full demo, please email us and one of our adoption specialists will follow up with you.
Formats and Bulk Order Pricing for Confirmed Adoptions
Publisher Direct Versions — Available through the Cognella Student Store for confirmed adoptions |
||
|
$59.95
Best Value! |
Publisher Direct Ebook | Publisher Direct ebooks are available in your Cognella account immediately after purchase and provide access for 180 days. Our ebooks run on VitalSource and RedShelf with perpetual/annual options available. |
|
$66.95
Shipping Included! |
Publisher Direct Paperback | These special, discounted paperback editions are sold exclusively through the Cognella Student Store (store.cognella.com) for confirmed adoptions. They are not available through other retailers. The books are printed on demand, do not have an ISBN, and are not intended for resale, which results in savings we pass along to students. Most Publisher Direct Paperbacks also come with free, immediate access to the first 30% of the ebook and shipping included. |
| $20.95 | Standalone Cognella Active Learning | Cognella Active Learning provides dynamic online content within a custom digital learning environment. Free with purchase of textbook or ebook. |
Higher Education Bookstore Pricing — These suggested retail prices include a total projected mark-up of 25% |
||
|
Inclusive Access Available!
|
Ebook 978-1-7935-6882-3 |
We partner with VitalSource, Kortext, and RedShelf to provide day-one access to students through campus bookstores. Bookstores and these vendors share in the total projected mark-up. Learn more about Inclusive Access at cognella.com/inclusive-access. Contact us for details. |
| $68.95 | Paperback 978-1-7935-4829-0 |
Standard paperback version. Contact us for course adoptions; also available for individual purchase through national wholesalers and retailers — and from our website directly — see Purchase button above. |
| $68.95 | Paperback + Cognella Active Learning Code 978-1-7935-8230-0 |
Cognella Active Learning provides students with dynamic online content within a custom digital learning environment. Access codes are available with print books or ebooks. Contact us for course adoptions; not available for individual purchase. |
| See more options | ||
| Other Formats Talk to a rep for details |
Other formats (perforated, hardcover, etc.) may be available. Contact us for course adoptions; specialty formats are not available for individual purchase. | |
| $20.95 | Standalone Cognella Active Learning Talk to a rep for ISBN details |
Cognella Active Learning provides dynamic online content within a custom digital learning environment. Does not include the ebook. Contact us for course adoptions; not available for individual purchase. |
Adopting Instructors will receive test banks, PowerPoints, and sample syllabi.
“This is an exceptionally readable primer on family theories. Students will enjoy applying these theories to their own life, pop culture, and in practice.”
Erika L. Grafsky, PhD, Virginia Tech
“One of my favorite features of this textbook is its rich use of case examples to make reading the material enjoyable, interesting and relatable. Many students would identify with the case studies. This textbook provides a thorough description of numerous theories related to families. It is also a practical resource to help students learn to apply theories to practice.”
Johanna Slivinske, Youngstown State University
“A reader-friendly approach to the introduction and application of family theories.”
Mary Langenbrunner, PhD, East Tennessee State University
“Allen and Henderson have produced an accessible volume that is very engaging for students and really promotes their learning.”
Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth, Purdue University
Erika L. Grafsky, PhD, Virginia Tech
“One of my favorite features of this textbook is its rich use of case examples to make reading the material enjoyable, interesting and relatable. Many students would identify with the case studies. This textbook provides a thorough description of numerous theories related to families. It is also a practical resource to help students learn to apply theories to practice.”
Johanna Slivinske, Youngstown State University
“A reader-friendly approach to the introduction and application of family theories.”
Mary Langenbrunner, PhD, East Tennessee State University
“Allen and Henderson have produced an accessible volume that is very engaging for students and really promotes their learning.”
Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth, Purdue University
Family Theories Today: A Critical Intersectional Approach is the recipient of a 2024 Textbook Excellence Award from the Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA)! Read the press release: cognella.com/taa-awards-2024
