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American Fatherhood : A Cultural History.

Samuel, Lawrence R.

American Fatherhood : A Cultural History. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (201 pages)

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1 America's Newest Endangered Species -- 2 The New Fatherhood -- 3 The Daddytrack -- 4 The Role of a Lifetime -- 5 Manny Knows Best -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Selected Bibliography -- Index -- About the Author.

This booktraces 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.

9781442248113


Fathers - United States - History.


Electronic books.

HQ535.S255 2016

306.87420973

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