The Role of the Father in Child Development

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Michael E. Lamb
Wiley, 2004 - Family & Relationships - 538 pages
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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.

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Contents

A History of
32
Uncharted Territory in Need
98
Social Science and Public Policy Perspectives
121
Copyright

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About the author (2004)

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.

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TitleThe Role of the Father in Child Development
EditorMichael E. Lamb
Edition4, illustrated
PublisherWiley, 2004
ISBN0471231614, 9780471231615
Length538 pages
Subjects ›  › 

Family & Relationships / Parenting / Fatherhood
Psychology / Developmental / General
Psychology / General
  
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