The modern family is inundated with information and no family can attend to it all; families must set priorities and remain oblivious to much. Obliviousness is

Introduces the concept of obliviousness to the consideration of family systems—what do families choose to ignore and why and how they do so.

A fascinating look at the social experience of sharing a bed with another person.

Engaging with novels written by African American authors, this volume explores their rich depictions of African American family life, showing how these can cont

A comprehensive exploration of knowing and not knowing, being known and not known in intimate relationships.