The Diversity of Human Relationships [Hardcover]

The Diversity of Human Relationships surveys the various types of interpersonal relationships.Originally published in German and later revised for an American audience, this volume pursues a contemporary, interdisciplinary approach to the dynamics of interpersonal relationships within five clearly defined sections. It is an ideal text for graduate students in courses on human interaction and social psychology.Originally published in German and later revised for an American audience, this volume pursues a contemporary, interdisciplinary approach to the dynamics of interpersonal relationships within five clearly defined sections. It is an ideal text for graduate students in courses on human interaction and social psychology.Modern changes in the ways we interact with one another have led scientists and laypeople alike to take renewed interest in the workings of interpersonal relationships. This volume, first published in German and later revised for an American audience, takes a contemporary, interdisciplinary approach to the dynamics of interpersonal relationships. In five clearly defined sections, including those covering familial, romantic, and professional relationships, distinguished contributors address numerous examples of human interaction. This is an ideal text for graduate students in courses on human interaction and social psychology.Introduction Ann Elisabeth Auhagen and Maria von Salisch; Part I. Fundamentals: 1. Towards a science of relationships Robert Hinde; 2. The development of different social relationships among children Lothar Krappmann; 3. Child-child relationships: symmetry and asymmetry among peers, friends and siblings Maria von Salisch; Part II. Family Relationships: 4. Parent-child relationships: childhood and adolescence Kurt Kreppner; 5. Relationships between adult children and their parents Yvonne Schutze; 6. Relationships between adult siblings; 7. Relationships within the extended family and different types of families Peter Kaiser; Pls�