<p>Hi there! I was just wondering if anybody that's taken this class before could tell me if I should buy the <em>recommended</em> (not talking about the required one) textbook for the course. It's a reader, which I'm guessing is supposed to help me with the class. Also, is the book still "Public and Private families: an introduction" by Cherlin? I've checked online, but scared it will change because I am ordering my books soon.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>