Introduction
Mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law in popular culture
The quality of mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationships
Determining the quality of the relationships
The effects of postmodern family life on in-law relationships
The making of a daughter-in-law : the development of the in-law role and the creation of identity
Mothers and sons, husbands and wives, and the mother-in-law's perspective
Why are in-law relationships so hard?
Conclusion
Appendix 1: Methodology
Appendix 2: Synopsis of sources of conflict
Appendix 3: The practice of interviewing.