Contemporary Perspectives in Family Research (CPFR), an annual series which focuses upon cutting-edge topics in family research around the globe, is seeking manuscript submissions for its 2013 volume on the theme of ‘Visions of the 21st Century Family: Transforming Structures and Identities.' Quoting the announcement,“ in every society, social, political, religious, or economic influences have led families to adapt, evolve, and change, moving beyond traditional forms and behaviors. The 2013 volume of CPFR will examine these changing structures and behaviors, and attempt to better illustrate the ever-changing nature of families.  The volume will address topics such as: cohabitation, gay and lesbian relationships, parenting within alternative family forms, grandparents raising grandchildren, the merging of nuclear and extended family forms, and other related issues.” 

Co-editors are Patricia Neff Claster, of Edinboro University and Sampson Lee Blair, of The State University of New York (Buffalo). Manuscripts should be submitted directly to the editors (pnclaster@edinboro.edu and slblair@buffalo.edu), preferably in MS WORD format. Manuscripts should not exceed 40 double-spaced pages (not including tables, figures, and references). Submission of a manuscript implies commitment to publish in CPFR. Manuscripts should adhere to the APA format. Manuscripts should represent previously unpublished work. An abstract of 150-200 words should be included at the beginning of each manuscript. All manuscripts will undergo peer review. The deadline for initial submissions is January 10, 2013. Any questions may be directed to the editors at pnclaster@edinboro.edu and slblair@buffalo.edu.