Provided in this book are comprehensive and practical summaries of the literature on fatherhood. The book extends the theoretical/research perspective of the earlier volume, The Role of the Father in Child Development and applies it to both clinical practice and policy implications. It examines the factors influencing men's varying family roles, and includes topics such as increased paternal involvement and its effects; adolescent parenthood; divorce and custody; child maltreatment; and poverty and unemployment. Contributions from more than 20 experts in the field are featured.
- ISBN10 0471820466
- ISBN13 9780471820468
- Publish Date 1 April 1986
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 30 July 1997
- Publish Country US
- Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 478
- Language English