| Description |
x, 538 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
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x, 538 pages ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
1. The Role of the Father: An Introduction / Michael E. Lamb and Catherine S. Tamis-Lemonda -- 2. Two Dimensions of Fatherhood: A History of the Good Dad-Bad Dad Complex / Elizabeth H. Pleck -- 3. African American and African Caribbean Fathers: Level, Quality, and Meaning of Involvement / Jaipaul L. Roopnarine -- 4. Latino Fathers: Unchartered Territory in Need of Much Exploration / Natasha J. Cabrera and Cynthia Garcia Coll -- 5. Social Science and Public Policy Perspectives on Fatherhood in the European Union / Margaret O'Brien -- 6. Fathering in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean Cultures: A Review of the Research Literature / David W. Shwalb, Jun Nakawaza, Toshiya Yamamoto and Jung-Hwan Hyun -- 7. Fathers in Forager, Farmer, and Pastoral Cultures / Barry S. Hewlett -- 8. Fathers in Family Context: Effects of Marital Quality and Marital Conflict / E. Mark Cummings, Marcie C. Goeke-Morey and Jessica Raymond -- 9. Paternal Involvement by U.S. Residential Fathers: Levels, Sources, and Consequences / Joseph H. Pleck and Brian P. Masciadrelli -- 10. The Development and Significance of Father-Child Relationships in Two-Parent Families / Michael E. Lamb and Charlie Lewis -- 11. Fathering and Children's Peer Relationships / Ross D. Parke, Jessica Dennis, Mary L. Flyr, Kristie L. Morris, Colleen Killian, David J. McDowell and Margaret Wild -- 12. The Effects of Divorce on Fathers and Children: Nonresidential Fathers and Stepfathers / Paul R. Amato and Julie M. Sobolewski -- 13. Fathers in Fragile Families / Sara McLanahan and Marcia S. Carlson -- 14. Gay Fathers / Charlotte J. Patterson -- 15. Fathers in Violent Homes / George W. Holden and Ted Barker -- 16. Intervention: Changing the Nature and Extent of Father Involvement / Brent A. McBride and Mary M. Lutz -- 17. The Impact of Workplace Practices on Father Involvement / Graeme Russell and Carl Philip Hwang |
| Summary |
Offers a single-source reference for the most recent findings and beliefs related to fathers and fatherhood, including such topics as the development of father-child relationships, gay fathers, the effect of divorce on fathers and childrens, fathers in violent and neglectful families, cross-cultural issues of fatherhood, and fathers in nonindustrialized cultures. The book should help mental health professionals bridge scientific theories to application and practrice that teach fathers how to positively influence their children's development |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Subject |
Fathers.
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Father and child -- United States.
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Paternal deprivation -- United States.
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Single-parent families -- United States.
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Child Development.
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Father-Child Relations.
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Fathers -- psychology.
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Father-Child Relations.
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Paternal Deprivation.
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Single Parent.
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Father-Child Relations.
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Personality Development.
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| Author |
Lamb, Michael E., 1953-
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| LC no. |
2003053484 |
| ISBN |
0471231614 : |
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