Contemporary fathering
Brid Featherstone
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Contemporary fathering
Published
2009
Publisher
Policy Press
Pages
224
ISBN-13
9781861349880
ISBN-10
1861349882
Description
Since 1997, child welfare services have been faced with new demands to engage fathers or develop father-inclusive services. This book emerges from work by the author as a researcher and educator over many years on the issues posed by this agenda for child welfare practitioners in a variety of contexts. In locating fathers, fathering and fatherhood within a historical and social landscape, the book addresses issues seldom taken up in practice settings. It explores diversity and complexity in fathering in different disciplines such as psychoanalysis, sociology and psychology and analyses contemporary developments in social policies and welfare practices. The author employs a feminist perspective to highlight the opportunities and dangers in contemporary developments for those wishing to advance gender equity. A key strength of the book is its inter-disciplinary focus. It will be required reading for students, graduate and post-graduate, of social work, social policy, sociology and child and family studies. Academic researchers will also find the book invaluable because of its breadth of scholarship.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Contemporary fathering?
This edition of Contemporary fathering has approximately 224 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Contemporary fathering?
For most readers, Contemporary fathering typically takes between 4h 40m and 3h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 56,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 44m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 56,000 words
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What is the word count of Contemporary fathering?
The estimated word count for Contemporary fathering is approximately 56,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Contemporary fathering?
Contemporary fathering was written by Brid Featherstone.
When was Contemporary fathering published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.