American fatherhood : a cultural history / Lawrence R. Samuel.

Author
Samuel, Lawrence R. [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
  • Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, 2016.
  • ©2016
Description
1 online resource (201 p.)

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This book traces changes in what it means to be a dad in America, from the 1960s through today. Beginning with an overview of fatherhood in America from the "founding fathers" through the 1950s, the book progresses to the role of fathers as they were encouraged to move beyond being simply providers to becoming more engaged parents.
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Description based upon print version of record.
Bibliographic references
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Source of description
Description based on print version record.
Language note
English
Contents
  • America's newest endangered species
  • The new fatherhood
  • The daddytrack
  • The role of a lifetime
  • Manny knows best.
ISBN
1-4422-4811-4
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