Edited by Dr. Michael Lamb—the recognized authority on the role of fathers in child development, The Role of the Father in Child Development, Fifth Edition brings together contributions from international experts on each subject to provide a thorough and current summary of the state of fatherhood across cultures, classes, economic systems, and family formations. This classic guide offers a single-source reference for the most recent findings and beliefs related to fathers and fatherhood. This thoroughly updated new edition provides the latest material on topics such as:

• The effects of divorce
• Fathers from low-income backgrounds
• Stepfathers’ lives: exploring social context and interpersonal complexity
• Social policy
• Gay fathers
• Fatherhood and masculinity