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The Role of the Father in Child Development [Hardcover]

Michael E. Lamb (Editor)
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Publication Date: December 18, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0471231614 | ISBN-13: 978-0471231615 | Edition: 4
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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New edition of the classic The Role of the Father in ChildDevelopment

The Role of the Father in Child Development, Fourth Editionbrings together contributions from an international group of experts on therole of fathers in child development. Under the auspices of editor MichaelLamb, this guide offers a single-source reference for the most recent findingsand beliefs related to fathers and fatherhood.

This new and thoroughly updated edition provides the latestmaterial 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 Editionhelps mental health professionals bridge scientific theories to application andpractice that teach fathers how to positively influence their children'sdevelopment.

About the Author

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

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 552 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; 4 edition (December 18, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0471231614
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471231615
  • Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 1.7 x 10.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,408,637 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A single-source reference for the most recent findings August 8, 2004
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A single-source reference for the most recent findings and beliefs related to fathers and fatherhood. It helps mental health professionals bridge scientific theories to application and practice that teach fathers how to positively influence their children's development. This book is definitely an excellent resource for the serious researcher.
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