The Role of the Father in Child Development, 4th Edition

by Editor: Michael E. Lamb ( ; )

• ISBN13: 9780471231615
• ISBN10: 0471231614
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-12-01
• Publisher: Wiley

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.

Author Biography

MICHAEL E. LAMB, PhD, is head of the Section on Social and Emotional Development at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development in Bethesda, Maryland.

Table of Contents

Contributors.

1. The Role of The Father: An Introduction (M. Lamb & S. Tamis-LeMonda).

2. Two dimensions of Fatherhood: A History of the Good Dad-Bad Dad Complex (H. Pleck).

3. African American and African Caribbean Fathers: Level, Quality, and Meaning of Involvement (J. Roopnarine).

4. Latino Fathers: Unchartered Territory in Need of Much Exploration (N. Cabrera & C. Garcia-Coll).

5. Social Science and Public Policy Perspectives on Fatherhood in the E.U. (M. O'Brien).

6. Fathering in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean Cultures: A Review of the Research Literature (D. Shwalb, et al.).

7. Fathers in Forager, Farmer, and Pastoral Cultures (B. Hewlett).

8. Fathers in Family Context: Effects of Marital Quality and Marital Conflict. (E. Cummings, et al.).

9. Paternal Involvement by U.S. Residential Fathers: Levels, Sources, and Consequences (J. Pleck & B. Masciadrelli).

10. The Development and Significance of Father-Child Relationships in Two-Parent Families (M. Lamb & C. Lewis).

11. Fatherin g and Children's Peer Relationships (R. Parke, et al.).

12. The Effects of Divorce on Fathers and Children: Nonresidential Fathers and Stepfathers (P. Amato & J. Sobolewski).

13. Fathers in Fragile Families (S. McLanahan & M. Carlson).

14. Gay Fathers (C. Petterson).

15. Fathers in Violent Homes. (G. Holden & T. Barker).

16. Intervention: Changing the Nature and Extent of Father Involvement (B. McBride & M. Lutz).

17. The Impact of Workplace Practices on Father Involvement (G. Russell & C. Hwang).

Author Index.

Subject Index.