Ian and joanne have been married for ten years and have two children. recently, a number of family-related problems have occurred, causing ian and joanne a great deal of difficulty. their coping mechanisms seem to be largely ineffective under the strain of these problems. the text labels ian and joanne's situation as an illustration of

the old way of life was represented by superstition, an angry god, and absolute submission to authority. the thinkers of the age of reason ushered in a new way of thinking. this new way championed the accomplishments of humankind. individuals did not have to accept despair. science and reason could bring happiness and progress. kings did not rule by divine right. they had an obligation to their subjects. europeans pondered the implications for nearly a century. americans put them into practice first.