Constructing Fatherhood: Discourses and Experiences
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It is a very impressive book. Its coverage of contemporary discourses of fatherhood is comprehensive. The theoretical stance is one that allows for complexity and fluidity. The authors write well, making even esoteric sociological and cultural theory accessible. I recommend it′ - British Journal of Social Work
Constructing Fatherhood
provides an analysis of the social, cultural and symbolic meanings of fatherhood in contemporary western societies. The authors draw on poststructuralist theory to analyze the representation of fatherhood in the expert′ literature of psychology, sociology and the health sciences, and in popular sources such as television, film, advertisements and child-care and parenting manualsFormat:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0761953418
ISBN13:9780761953418
Release Date:September 1997
Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd
Length:192 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.4" x 9.2"
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Family Relationships Fatherhood Parenting & Relationships Social Science Social SciencesCustomer Reviews
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