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UNINA9910462293503321 |
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Titolo |
Fathers in cultural context / / edited by David W. Shwalb, Barbara J. Shwalb, Michael E. Lamb |
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New York : , : Routledge, , 2013 |
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ISBN |
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1-283-60811-1 |
9786613920560 |
1-136-71905-9 |
0-203-81600-5 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (449 p.) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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LambMichael E. <1953-> |
ShwalbBarbara J |
ShwalbDavid W |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Fathers |
Fatherhood |
Electronic books. |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover; Title; Copyright page; Contents; List of Figures and Tables; List of Contributors; Foreword; Preface; Part One: Introduction; Chapter 1 Introduction; Part Two: Asia; Chapter 2 Fathers in Chinese Culture: From Stern Disciplinarians to Involved Parents; Chapter 3 Fathering in Japan: Entering an Era of Involvement with Children; Chapter 4 The Father's Role in the Indian Family: A Story That Must Be Told; Chapter 5 Fathers in Muslim Families in Bangladesh and Malaysia; Chapter 6 The Father's Role in the Arab World: Cultural Perspectives; Part Three: Africa |
Chapter 7 Fathering in Central and East Africa: Cultural and Adaptationist Perspectives in Small-Scale SocietiesChapter 8 The Complications of Fathering in Southern Africa: Separation, Uncertainty, and Multiple Responsibilities; Part Four: Americas; Chapter 9 Fathers in Caribbean Cultural Communities; Chapter 10 Fathering in Brazil: A Diverse and Unknown Reality; Chapter 11 Fathers in the U.S.; Part Five: Europe; Chapter 12 Men on the Margins of Family Life: Fathers in Russia; Chapter 13 Fatherhood and Social Policy in Scandinavia |
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Chapter 14 Fatherhood and Fathering Research in the UK: Cultural Change and DiversityPart Six: Australia; Chapter 15 Fathers in Australia: A Contemporary Snapshot; Part Seven: Conclusions; Chapter 16 Final Thoughts, Comparisons, and Conclusions; Author Index; Subject Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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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 conditions and policies that impact fathering. Contributors from several disciplines provide thought-provoking reviews of the empirical data to help us gain an understanding of fathering worldwide. Over 1,000 studies on fathering published in languages other than English are made accessible to readers aro |
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