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Fathers in cultural context /

This new volume reviews the latest research on fathering from every continent, from cultures representing over 50% of the world's population. International experts on 14 societies/regions discuss cultural and historical influences, variations between and within cultures, and socio economic cond...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Shwalb, David W. (Editor ), Shwalb, Barbara J. (Editor ), Lamb, Michael E., 1953- (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York ; London : Routledge, 2013.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction / David W. Shwalb, Barbara J. Shwalb, Michael E. Lamb
  • Fathers in Chinese culture : from stern disciplinarians to involved parents / Xuan Li and Michael E. Lamb
  • Fathering in Japan : entering an era of involvement with children / Jun Nakazawa and David W. Shwalb
  • The father's role in the Indian family : a story that must be told / Nandita Chaudhary
  • Fathers in Muslim families in Bangladesh and Malaysia / Ziarat Hossain
  • The father's role in the Arab world : cultural perspectives / Ramadan A. Ahmed
  • Fathering in Central and East Africa : cultural and adaptationist perspectives in small-scale societies / Hillary N. Fouts
  • The complications of fathering in Southern Africa : separation, uncertainty, and multiple responsibilities / Nicholas W. Townsend
  • Fathers in the Caribbean cultural communities / Jaipaul L Roopnarine
  • Fathering in Brazil : a diverse and unknown reality / Ana Cecília de Sousa Bastos ... [and 3 others]
  • Fathers in the U.S. / Karen E. McFadden and Catherine S. Tamis-LeMonda
  • Men on the margins of family life : fathers in Russia / Jennifer Utrata, Jean M. Ispa, and Simone Ispa-Landa
  • Fatherhood and social policy in Scandinavia / Linda L. Haas and C. Philip Hwang
  • Fatherhood and fathering research in the UK : cultural change and diversity / Charlie Lewis
  • Fathers in Australia : a contemporary snapshot / Bruce M. Smyth [and others]
  • Final thoughts, comparisons, and conclusions / David W. Shwalb, Barbara J. Shwalb, and Michael E. Lamb.