The Role of the Father in Child Development

The Definitive reference on the important role fathers play inchild development todayEdited by Dr. Michael Lamb--the recognized authority on therole of fathers in child development, The Role of the Father inChild Development, Fifth Edition brings together contributionsfrom international experts on each subject to provide a thoroughand current summary of the state of fatherhood across cultures,classes, economic systems, and family formations. This classicguide offers a single-source reference for the most recent findingsand beliefs related to fathers and fatherhood. This thoroughlyupdated new edition provides the latest material on topics suchas:* The effects of divorce* Fathers from low-income backgrounds* Stepfathers' lives: exploring social context andinterpersonal complexity* Social policy* Gay fathers* Fatherhood and masculinityThe definitive book on when, why, and how fathers matter to theirchildren and families, The Role of the Father in ChildDevelopment, Fifth Edition is an essential reference for allmental health professionals who endeavor to understand and supportfathers in becoming positive influences in their children'sdevelopment.