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Encyclopedia of Human Relationships. Ed. by Harry T. Reis and Susan Sprecher. Los Angeles: Sage, 2009. 3 vols. Acid free $425 (ISBN 978-1-4129-5846-2).
From the initial human bond between mother and child, relationships with others are a defining aspect of people's lives. A person's life is intertwined with others', creating meaningful personal interactions that create society. Encompassing behavioral and social disciplines, the Encyclopedia of Human Relationships, edited by Harry T Reis (University of Rochester) and Susan Sprecher (Illinois State University), is a three -volume reference work dealing with all aspects of human interactions and bonds.
The encyclopedia has hundreds of varied entries on interpersonal and societal relationships. Contributors include well-regarded professors as well as experts in entry subjects. Some of these diverse topics...