This vol is designed to review the knowldge base of family psychologists from a broader perspective than that of specific research programs. Intended readrs include family psychologists, as well as sociologists, anthropologists, clinicians and policymakers.

James P. McHale (Edited by) , Wendy S. Grolnick (Edited by)

Contents: Preface. P.A. Cowan, Foreword. Part I: Retrospect and Prospect in the Psychological Study of Parenting.W.S. Grolnick, S.T. Gurland, Mothering: Retrospect and Prospect. L.B. Silverstein, Fathers and Families. R.D. Parke, Parenting in the New Millennium: Prospects, Promises, and Pitfalls. Part II: Retrospect and Prospect in the Psychological Study of Marital and Family Group Dynamics.K.M. Flanagan, M.L. Clements, S.W. Whitton, M.J. Portney, D.W. Randall, H.J. Markman, Retrospect and Prospect in the Psychological Study of Marital and Couple Relationships. J.P. McHale, A. Lauretti, J. Talbot, C. Pouquette, Retrospect and Prospect in the Psychological Study of Coparenting and Family Group Process. M.J. Cox, K.S.M. Harter, The Road Ahead for Research on Marital and Family Dynamics. Part III: Retrospect and Prospect in the Psychological Study of Families as Systems.D.M. Teti, Retrospect and Prospect in the Psychological Study of Sibling Relationships. K. Kreppner, Retrospect and Prospect in the Psychological Study of Families as Systems. P. Minuchin, Looking Toward the Horizon: Present and Future in the Study of Family Systems. Part IV: Taking Stock.S.T. Azar, Family Research and the Law: Can Family Research Help Solomon? Contributions and Challenges. M. Rutter, Family Influences on Behavior and Development: Challenges for the Future.