{"product_id":"9780470405499","title":"The Role of the Father in Child Development","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Role of the Father in Child Development\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMichael E. Lamb\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily \u0026amp; Relationships \/ Parenting \/ Fatherhood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Definitive reference on the important role fathers play in child development today\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEdited by Dr. Michael Lamb—the recognized authority on the role of fathers in child development, \u003ci\u003eThe Role of the Father in Child Development, Fifth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e brings together contributions from international experts on each subject to provide a thorough and current summary of the state of fatherhood across cultures, classes, economic systems, and family formations. This classic guide offers a single-source reference for the most recent findings and beliefs related to fathers and fatherhood. This thoroughly updated new edition provides the latest material on topics such as:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe effects of divorce\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFathers from low-income backgrounds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStepfathers’ lives: exploring social context and interpersonal complexity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSocial policy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGay fathers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFatherhood and masculinity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e The definitive book on when, why, and how fathers matter to their children and families, \u003ci\u003eThe Role of the Father in Child Development, Fifth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential reference for all mental health professionals who endeavor to understand and support fathers in becoming positive influences in their children’s development.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cb\u003eMICHAEL E. LAMB, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is Professor of Psychology in the Social Sciences, Cambridge University, and has served as head of the Section on Social and Emotional Development at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. His current research is concerned with the evaluation, validation, and facilitation of children’s accounts of sexual abuse; the effects of domestic violence on children’s development; the effects of contrasting patterns of early child care on children and their families; and the description of early patterns of infant care in diverse sociocultural ecologies.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e05 April 2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470405499\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e672\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315353776268,"sku":"9780470405499","price":112.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470405499.jpg?v=1780108945","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470405499","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}