American Fatherhood: A Cultural History

by Lawrence R. Samuel

Book Overview

American Fatherhood: A Cultural History traces changes in what it means to be a dad in America, from the 1960s through today. The book begins with an overview of fatherhood in America from the "founding fathers" through the 1950s and progresses to the role of fathers as they were encouraged to move beyond being simply providers to becoming more engaged parents, navigating complex and changing gender and family expectations.

By tracing the story...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1442248106
• ISBN13: 9781442248106
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.0"