Family Communication: Cohesion and Changeexamines the communication processes within families and how they affect and are affected by larger social systems. By viewing the family as a communication system with identifiable patterns, the authors encourage the reader to observe family interaction patterns analytically and relate communication theories to family interaction. Using a framework of family functions, first-person narratives, and current research,Family Communication: Cohesion and Changeemphasizes the diversity of today's families in terms of structure, ethnic patterns, and developmental experiences.