Fathers Across Cultures: The Importance, Roles, and Diverse Practices of Dads

by
Jaipaul L. Roopnarineeditor
Jaipaul L. Roopnarineauthor
Fathers Across Cultures: The Importance, Roles, and Diverse Practices of Dads

20150830

Praeger

Pages 472
Topics Psychology

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Fathers Across Cultures: The Importance, Roles, and Diverse Practices of Dads

Author(s): Roopnarine, Jaipaul;
Contributors: Roopnarine, Jaipaul; Roopnarine, Jaipaul;
Abstract:

This volume offers a comprehensive, up-to-date synopsis of fathering and father-child relationships in diverse regions of the world, helping students and practitioners alike understand cultural variations in male parenting.


• Explores variations in father-child relationships across a wide range of cultural settings

• Enhances understanding of the increasing role of men in fostering the well-being of children

• Calls attention to the importance of the diverse roles of fathers in a changing global community

• Examines the changing dynamic of parenting vis-à-vis gender roles

• Approaches the study of fathering from diverse disciplinary perspectives, including sociology, anthropology, psychology, human development and family studies, and early childhood development

Editor(s): Roopnarine, Jaipaul;
SortTitle: fathers across cultures: the importance, roles, and diverse practices of dads
Author Info:
Jaipaul L. Roopnarineeditor
Jaipaul L. Roopnarineauthor
eISBN-13: 9781440832321
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Print ISBN-13: 9781440832314
Imprint: Praeger
Pages: 472
Publication Date: 20150830