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Item specifics
- Condition
- Book Title
- Parenting in Contemporary Society
- Publication Date
- 2011-08-05
- Edition Number
- 5
- Pages
- 342
- ISBN
- 9780205379033
- Subject Area
- Family & Relationships, Social Science
- Publication Name
- Parenting in Contemporary Society
- Publisher
- Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 9.3 in
- Subject
- Parenting / General, Sociology / General
- Publication Year
- 2011
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.6 in
- Features
- Revised
- Item Weight
- 14.9 Oz
- Item Width
- 7.1 in
- Number of Pages
- 360 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0205379036
ISBN-13
9780205379033
eBay Product ID (ePID)
43558036
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
360 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Parenting in Contemporary Society
Publication Year
2011
Subject
Parenting / General, Sociology / General
Features
Revised
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Family & Relationships, Social Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
14.9 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
7.1 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
5
Intended Audience
College Audience
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
649.1
Table Of Content
IN THIS SECTION: 1.) BRIEF 2.) COMPREHENSIVE BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS: Part I: Parenting: Concepts, Challenges, and Changes Chapter 1: Parenting in Perspective Chapter 2: The Changing Nature of Parenting- Infancy and Early Childhood Chapter 3: The Changing Nature of Parenting- Middle Childhood and Adolescence Chapter 4: The Changing Nature of Parenting- Later Life Chapter 5: Effective Strategies for Contemporary Parents Part II: Parenting: Diverse Family Types Chapter 6: Contemporary Parenting- Diversity and Change Chapter 7: Parenting in Single-Parent and Stepfamilies Chapter 8: Parenting and Work-A Balancing Act Part III: Parenting: Risks and Alternatives Chapter 9: Parenting in High-Risk Families Chapter 10: Parenting Children with Exceptionalities Chapter 11: Alternatives to Biological Parenthood Chapter 12: Alternatives for Childcare and Early Education COMPREHENSIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS: Preface Part I: Parenting: Concepts, Challenges, and Changes Chapter 1: Parenting in Perspective Concepts of Parenting Summary References Chapter 2: The Changing Nature of Parenting- Infancy and Early Childhood Parents and Infants Parents and Toddlers Programs for Parents of Infants and Toddlers Parents and Preschool Children Programs for Parents of Preschool Children Developmental Needs of Parents Summary References Chapter 3: The Changing Nature of Parenting- Middle Childhood and Adolescence Parents and School-Age Children Special Challenges of Preadolescence Programs for Parents of School-age Children Developmental Needs of Parents Parents and Adolescents Programs for Parents of Adolescents Developmental Needs of Parents Summary References Chapter 4: The Changing Nature of Parenting: Later Life Parents and Adult Children Grandparenting Caring for Elderly Parents Summary References Chapter 5: Effective Strategies for Contemporary Parents Systematic Training for Effective Parenting Active Parenting TODAY How to Talk So Kids Will Listen Parents as Teachers Nurturing Programs Assertive Discipline The National Extension Parent Education Model Partners for Fragile Families Growing Together Achieve! Success for Young Fathers Strengthening Stepfamilies Comparison and Evaluation of Contemporary Strategies Summary References Part II: Parenting: Diverse Family Types Chapter 6: Contemporary Parenting- Diversity and Change Socioeconomic Differences in Parenting Parenting in African American Families Parenting in Mexican American Families Parenting in Native American Families Parenting in Asian American Families Similarities and Differences among Cultures Summary References Chapter 7: Parenting in Single-Parent and Stepfamilies Single-Parent Families Stepfamilies Summary References Chapter 8: Parenting and Work-A Balancing Act Dual-Career Families Dual-Earner Families Cohabiting Parents Gay and Lesbian Parents Summary References Part III: Parenting: Risks and Alternatives Chapter 9: Parenting in High-Risk Families Adolescent Parents Abusive Parents Homeless Families Summary References Chapter 10: Parenting Children with Exceptionalities Reactions of Parents at Birth Types of Exceptionalities Other At-Risk of Disabling Conditions Challenges for Families with Exceptional Children Support for Parents with Exceptional Children Summary References Chapter 11: Alternatives to Biological Parenthood Adoptive Parenthood Parenting through Assisted Reproduction Foster Parenthood Summary References Chapter 12: Alternatives for Childcare and Early Education Need for Early Care and Education Selecting Alternative Care Types of Early Care and Education Infant Care School-Age Children in Self Care Quality Early Care and Education Effects of Early Care and Education Parental Satisfaction with Child Care In the Future Other Preschool Programs Summary References Author Index Subject Index
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
Parenting through the lifespan This inclusive, research-based text on parenting through the lifespan helps students work with parents as professionals, as well as develop life skills. Parenting in Contemporary Society, Fifth Edition provides in-depth information about parenting through the lifespan and in diverse family types. It includes all types of parents and family situations, examines similarities and differences among parents in four major minority groups, and examines the various risks, challenges, and alternatives available to parents. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers should be able to: Recognize the changing nature of parenting throughout the life cycle, from infancy through old age, including the reciprocal nature of the parent-child relationships Understand parenting differences in diverse cultures and families Identify parenting strategies in high-risk families with teenage parents, abusive parents, and homeless families, and families with exceptional children Recognize alternatives to biological parenthood: adoptive parenthood, parenting through assisted reproduction (artificial insemination by donor, in vitro fertilization, surrogate mothers, etc.), and foster parenthood Understand timely issues in child care and early education including types of programs, differences in infant care and self care, the importance of quality care, the effects of child care on children, and other preschool programs
LC Classification Number
HQ769
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