Intimate Relationships: A Contemporary Perspective (9th Edition)

Author: Rowland Miller

Publisher: McGraw Hill

Publication Date: February 26, 2021

ISBN-10: 1264164246

ISBN-13: 978-1264164240

Language: English

Intimate Relationships provides a comprehensive survey of relationship science, expertly drawing from the fields of social psychology, communication studies, family studies, sociology, clinical psychology, neuroscience, demography, and economics. This ninth edition is recognized for its unmatched currency and impressive breadth, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the discipline.

This edition features significantly expanded treatment of modern interpersonal dynamics, including gender, sexual orientation, consensual non-monogamy, and the relationships of transgender individuals. Designed to be inclusive of all experiences, the text explores cutting-edge topics ranging from “back burner” relationships and stealthing to the psychological impacts of selfishness, humility, and life history theory. By providing a modern perspective on how humans connect, this work remains an essential resource for understanding the complexities of contemporary intimacy.