In the Birth of the Family, Dr.Lewis continues one of the most important research projects in clinical psychiatry. It gives a picture of the interweaving of three relationships systems before, during and after the birth of the first child: the martial relationship of the parents, and the parental relationship with the new child. First published in 1990. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
A study of young couples before and after the birth of their first child. Focus is on the development of family competence, identification of factors that contribute to successful transition, and analysis of the marital relationship and parenthood. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.