Psychology of Marriage: An Evolutionary and Cross-Cultural View [Pehme köide]

The Psychology of Marriage is a valuable addition to our field. It sheds light on both the culturally specific and the universal, generally adaptive properties of marriage. In their preface, the Editors write This research has been conducted without any major grants (p. x). The book demonstrates that much can be accomplished simply with persistence, an intellectual framework and a dedicated group of researchers. The book is an admirable step forward in articulating an evolutionary, multicultural perspective on marriage. [ Reviewed by Daniel Perlman] * Journal of Family Theory & Review * The Psychology of Marriage is an essential read for anyone interested in the factors shaping marital life cross-culturally as well as the methodology and challenges of research in this area. Extremely useful for psychology students and practitioners. Carol and Glenn Weisfeld and Lisa M. Dillon have pulled together a variety of authors that point out the cross-cultural similarities and differences in marriage as well as the challenges of studying the practice, including the importance of couples research. -- Catherine Salmon, University of Redlands The Psychology of Marriage is a superb book that highlights the ins and outs of marriage; the causes of marital happiness and discord; and both the differences and similarities of different cultural groups ranging from Russia to Brazil. It is unique in brining both evolutionary and cultural lenses to focus on our most cherished and heart-rending relationshipstwo perspectives indispensable for understanding the ties that bind. Each chapter contains many jewels of their research findings. Collectively, the chapters in the book make it a magnificent milestone in the science of marriage. -- David M. Buss, The University of Texas at Austin