Family Communication: Cohesion and Change encourages students to observe family interaction patterns analytically and relate communication theories to family interactions. Using a framework of family functions, first-person narratives, and current research, Family Communication: Cohesion and Change emphasizes the diversity of today's families in terms of structure, ethnic patterns, and developmental experiences.About the Author: Kathleen M. Galvin, Northwestern UniversityDawn O. Braithwaite, University of Nebraska, LincolnCarma L. Bylund, Hamad Medical Center, Doha, QatarDawn Braithwaite