THE CHALLENGE OF MARRIAGE

by Rudolf Dreikurs ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 25, 1946

Psychological study of the present insecurity and confusion in marriage, reflection, he feels, of world conditions. In commonsense vein, avoiding the extremes of the wholly psychiatric approach, he presents his plea for cooperation, in its broadest terms, as basic to success in marriage as in any contacts. His most interesting sections deal with those motives underlying rejections, choices, avoidance of responsibilities. Interesting, yes- not always convincing. He feels that attitudes are more important than techniques, and spends only a fraction of his space on physical aspects of the sexual factors. He discusses such danger signals as jealousy, infidelity, sexual incompatability, and offers his theories of causation. He discusses, too, external factors, -- in-laws, economic problems, the working wife, disappointments, m the need for fresh interests, for recreation. He takes an historical view of the war between the sexes. He touches upon problems of parenthood- this is the weakest part of the book. In conclusion, he expresses the opinion that there is evidence of evolution towards equality, speeded up by the war, and the emergence of a code of new morals.

Pub Date: Oct. 25, 1946

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Duell, Sloan & Pearce

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 1, 1946

Categories: NONFICTION