Jack O. Balswick Bücher
Jack Balswick ist Professor für Soziologie und Familienentwicklung. Seine Arbeit befasst sich mit einem tieferen Verständnis der Dynamik von Familienbeziehungen und ihrem gesellschaftlichen Kontext. Er untersucht, wie soziale Kräfte intime Bindungen prägen und wie Einzelpersonen gesündere, widerstandsfähigere Familienstrukturen aufbauen können. Sein Ansatz ist analytisch und konzentriert sich sowohl auf theoretische als auch auf praktische Aspekte des Familienlebens.
Exploring the complexities of human sexuality, this book delves into its biological and social origins while providing a normative Christian perspective. The authors examine the foundations of authentic sexuality rooted in relationships and address issues of inauthenticity, such as sexual harassment and pornography. The updated third edition incorporates recent research from theology and social sciences, neuropsychological insights, and discussions on LGBTQ topics, making it a vital resource for students and professionals in counseling and related fields.
A proven, comprehensive resource on Christian family life. Now updated throughout with discussions of recent family-related issues.
Authentic Human Sexuality - An Integrated Christian Approach
- 367 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
Jack and Judith Balswick investigate how human sexuality originates both biologically and socially, lay groundwork for a normative Christian interpretation of sexuality, show how authentic sexuality is necessarily grounded in relationships, and explore forms of "inauthentic sexuality" such as sexual harassment, pornography and rape.
The Reciprocating Self - Human Development in Theological Perspective
- 405 Seiten
- 15 Lesestunden
On the basis of a theologically grounded understanding of the nature of persons and the self, Jack O. Balswick, Pamela Ebstyne King and Kevin S. Reimer present a model of human development that ranges across all of life's stages. This revised second edition engages new research from evolutionary psychology, developmental neuroscience and positive psychology.