Fathering in Cultural Contexts

<p>How do men think about fathering? How does this differ across different regions of the world? And what effect does this have on child development? <i>Fathering in Cultural Contexts: Developmental and Clinical Issues </i>answers these questions by considering a broad range of theoretical and conceptual models on fathering and childhood development including attachment theory developmental psychopathology masculinity and parenting typologies. </p> <p>Roopnarine and Yildirim provide a comprehensive view of fatherhood and fathering in diverse cultural communities at various stages of economic development including fathers' involvement in different family structures from two-parent heterosexual families to community fathering. This book's interdisciplinary approach highlights the changing nature of fathering drawing connections with child development and well-being and evaluates the effectiveness of a range of father interventions. </p> <p><em>Fathering in Cultural Contexts </em>will appeal to upper level undergraduate and graduate students in human development psychology sociology anthropology social work and allied health disciplines and professionals working with families and children in non-profit and social service agencies across the world.</p>