Cheryl Albers' reader for use in family sociology courses is a cutting edge collection of articles about cutting edge topics. She addresses nine topics central and critical to family sociology and provided thoughtful articles from diverse perspectives for each, from adolescent childbearing to the construction of family policy. This volume of readings is where the students are. It could enrich any instructor's approach to the burning questions in the field of family sociology. Dana Vannoy, University of CincinnatiIntimate Relationships Public and Private Sexuality Commitment Cohabitation and Marriage Having Children Biological and Social Parenting Working Families Gender and Role Balance Families in Poverty Homelessness and Welfare Divorce and Remarriage Economic and Emotional Impact Family Transitions Generational Obligations Social Change and Future Trends