Martin King Whyte is professor of sociology at Harvard University. His primary research interests are the sociology of the family and social change in the People's Republic of China and also the former Soviet Union. He is the author or editor of several books, and author of several journal articles. He is also a member of several professional associations including the American Sociological association, National Committee for U.S. China Relations, and Population Association of America.

• 1: The Why and How of Research on Mate Choice; 2: Dating; 3: Mating; 4: Variations in Dating and Mating; 5: Who Marries Whom?; 6: Contemporary Marriage Patterns; 7: What Makes for a Successful Marriage?; 8: The Second Time Around; 9: Conclusions

Martin King Whyte is professor of sociology at Harvard University. His primary research interests are the sociology of the family and social change in the People's Republic of China and also the former Soviet Union. He is the author or editor of several books, and author of several journal articles. He is also a member of several professional associations including the American Sociological association, National Committee for U.S. China Relations, and Population Association of America.

• 1: The Why and How of Research on Mate Choice; 2: Dating; 3: Mating; 4: Variations in Dating and Mating; 5: Who Marries Whom?; 6: Contemporary Marriage Patterns; 7: What Makes for a Successful Marriage?; 8: The Second Time Around; 9: Conclusions