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The Role of the Father in Child Development

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The Definitive reference on the important role fathers play in child development today Edited by Dr. Michael Lamb—the recognized authority on the role of fathers in child development, The Role of the Father in Child Development, Fifth Edition brings together contributions from international experts on each subject to provide a thorough and current summary of the state of fatherhood across cultures, classes, economic systems, and family formations. This classic guide offers a single-source reference for the most recent findings and beliefs related to fathers and fatherhood. This thoroughly updated new edition provides the latest material on topics such as: The effects of divorce Fathers from low-income backgrounds Stepfathers’ lives: exploring social context and interpersonal complexity Social policy Gay fathers Fatherhood and masculinity The definitive book on when, why, and how fathers matter to their children and families, The Role of the Father in Child Development, Fifth Edition is an essential reference for all mental health professionals who endeavor to understand and support fathers in becoming positive influences in their children’s development.

Table of Contents:
Contributors vii Preface ix 1 How Do Fathers Influence Children’s Development? Let Me Count the Ways 1 Michael E. Lamb 2 Fatherhood and Masculinity 27 Joseph H. Pleck 3 Paternal Involvement: Revised Conceptualization and Theoretical Linkages with Child Outcomes 58 Joseph H. Pleck 4 The Development and Significance of Father–Child Relationships in Two-Parent Families 94 Michael E. Lamb and Charlie Lewis 5 Fathers, Marriages, and Families: Revisiting and Updating the Framework for Fathering in Family Context 154 E. Mark Cummings, Christine E. Merrilees, and Melissa Ward George 6 Fathers, Children, and Divorce 177 Paul R. Amato and Cassandra Dorius 7 Custody and Parenting Time: Links to Family Relationships and Well-Being After Divorce 201 William V. Fabricius, Sanford L. Braver, Priscila Diaz, and Clorinda E. Velez 8 Fathers in Fragile Families 241 Marcia J. Carlson and Sara S. McLanahan 9 Stepfathers’ Lives: Exploring Social Context and Interpersonal Complexity 270 William Marsiglio and Ramon Hinojosa 10 Fathers From Low-Income Backgrounds: Myths and Evidence 296 Catherine S. Tamis-LeMonda and Karen E. McFadden 11 Gay Fathers 319 Susan Golombok and Fiona Tasker 12 Fathering in Japan, China, and Korea: Changing Contexts, Images, and Roles 341 David W. Shwalb, Jun Nakazawa, Toshiya Yamamoto, and Jung-Hwan Hyun 13 Fathers, Families, and Children’s Well-Becoming in Africa 388 A. Bame Nsamenang 14 Fathers’ Roles in Hunter-Gatherer and Other Small-Scale Cultures 413 Barry S. Hewlett and Shane J. Macfarlan 15 Fatherhood in the Context of Immigration 435 Roni Strier and Dorit Roer-Strier 16 Including Fathers in Clinical Interventions for Children and Adolescents 459 Vicky Phares, Ariz Rojas, Idia B. Thurston, and Jessica C. Hankinson 17 Fathers of Children with Developmental Disabilities 486 Elaine E. MacDonald and Richard P. Hastings 18 Father Involvement and Public Policies 517 Natasha J. Cabrera 19 Fathers, Work, and Family Policies in Europe 551 Margaret O’Brien and Peter Moss 20 Changing Policies Regarding Separated Fathers in Australia 578 Patrick Parkinson Author Index 615 Subject Index 644


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780470405499
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Depth: 57
  • Height: 252 mm
  • No of Pages: 672
  • Series Title: English
  • Weight: 1179 gr
  • ISBN-10: 047040549X
  • Publisher Date: 20 Apr 2010
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Edition: 5
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 53 mm
  • Width: 180 mm


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