Stepfamilies

This book reviews the current global research and highlights the challenges, possibilities, and dynamics of stepfamilies. It describes their formation, their experiences, and the factors that help them thrive. International and cultural differences are highlighted along with issues of class, gender, race, and religion. Nontraditional stepfamilies (i.e. same-sex families) and the history, diversity, and demography of stepfamilies are also explored along with clinical and legal issues. Engagingly written with numerous vignettes and examples, each chapter features objectives, an introduction, summary, key terms, discussion questions, exercises, a glossary, and additional resources. The book appeals to students and those who work with stepfamilies in a counseling or legal setting.