Authors: Verdene Ryder and Majorie B. Harter, Ph.D.

Contemporary Living is the perfect choice to present a fresh look at life in today’s world. This text provides practical information for students to explore important topics such as personal development, relationships with family and friends, career options, healthful living, relating to peers, dealing with family crises, and managing family living. The objective, sensitive presentation of contemporary issues facing today's students gives them the information they need to make wise decisions.

Table of Contents

Abbreviated Contents

Contemporary Living, 11th Edition

• Front Matter
• Part 1 Personal Development
• • 1 - You: Growing and Changing
  • 2 - Your Environment Affects Who You Are
  • 3 - You: Up Close and Personal
• Part 2 The Decisions You Face
• • 4 - Your Decisions
  • 5 - Your Future Career Decisions
  • 6 - Your Health Decisions
  • 7 - Avoiding Harmful Substances
  • 8 - Lifestyle Options and Consequences
• Part 3 Getting Along with Others
• • 9 - Communicating with Others
  • 10 - Communication Challenges
  • 11 - Developing Close Relationships
• Part 4 The Marriage Relationship
• • 12 - Engagement and Marriage
  • 13 - Building a Marriage
• Part 5 Dimensions of Families
• • 14 - Family Life Today
  • 15 - The Parenting Decision
  • 16 - A New Baby
  • 17 - Helping Children Grow and Develop
• Part 6 Families Face Change
• • 18 - Balancing Family and Work Concerns
  • 19 - Dealing with Family Crises
  • 20 - Divorce and Remarriage
  • 21 - Growing Older
• Part 7 Managing Family Living
• • 22 - Providing for the Family’s Physical Needs
  • 23 - Protecting the Family’s Resources
  • 24 - Using Banking Services
  • 25 - Managing Your Finances
• Glossary
• Index