The role of the father in child development / edited by Michael E. Lamb.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Lamb, Michael E., 1953-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fathers.

Father and child--United States.

Father and child.

Paternal deprivation.

United States.

Paternal deprivation--United States.

Single-parent families--United States.

Single-parent families.

Physical Description:

x, 538 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : J. Wiley, [2004]

Summary:

New edition of the classic "The Role of the Father in Child Development"

"The Role of the Father in Child Development, Fourth Edition" brings together contributions from an international group of experts on the role of fathers in child development. Under the auspices of editor Michael Lamb, this guide offers a single-source reference for the most recent findings and beliefs related to fathers and fatherhood.

This new and thoroughly updated edition provides the latest material on such topics as: The development of father-child relationships Gay fathers The effects of divorce on fathers and children Fathers in violent and neglectful families Cross-cultural issues of fatherhood Fathers in nonindustrialized cultures "The Role of the Father in Child Development, Fourth Edition" helps mental health professionals bridge scientific theories to application and practice that teach fathers how to positively influence their children's development.

Contents:

1 The Role of the Father: An Introduction / Michael E. Lamb, Catherine S. Tamis-Lemonda 1

2 Two Dimensions of Fatherhood: A History of the Good Dad-Bad Dad Complex / Elizabeth H. Pleck 32

3 African American and African Caribbean Fathers: Level, Quality, and Meaning of Involvement / Jaipaul L. Roopnarine 58

4 Latino Fathers: Uncharted Territory in Need of Much Exploration / Natasha J. Cabrera, Cynthia Garcia Coll 98

5 Social Science and Public Policy Perspectives on Fatherhood in the European Union / Margaret O'Brien 121

6 Fathering in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean Cultures: A Review of the Research Literature / David W. Shwalb, Jun Nakawaza, Toshiya Yamamoto, Jung-Hwan Hyun 146

7 Fathers in Forager, Farmer, and Pastoral Cultures / Barry S. Hewlett 182

8 Fathers in Family Context: Effects of Marital Quality and Marital Conflict / E. Mark Cummings, Marcie C. Goeke-Morey, Jessica Raymond 196

9 Paternal Involvement by U.S. Residential Fathers: Levels, Sources, and Consequences / Joseph H. Pleck, Brian P. Masciadrelli 222

10 The Development and Significance of Father-Child Relationships in Two-Parent Families / Michael E. Lamb, Charlie Lewis 272

11 Fathering and Children's Peer Relationships / Ross D. Parke, Jessica Dennis, Mary L. Flyr, Kristie L. Morris, Colleen Killian, David J. McDowell, Margaret Wild 307

12 The Effects of Divorce on Fathers and Children: Nonresidential Fathers and Stepfathers / Paul R. Amato, Julie M. Sobolewski 341

13 Fathers in Fragile Families / Sara McLanahan, Marcia S. Carlson 368

14 Gay Fathers / Charlotte J. Patterson 397

15 Fathers in Violent Homes / George W. Holden, Ted Barker 417

16 Intervention: Changing the Nature and Extent of Father Involvement / Brent A. McBride, Mary M. Lutz 446

17 The Impact of Workplace Practices on Father Involvement / Graeme Russell, Carl Philip Hwang 476.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

0471231614

OCLC:

52347764

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