In this Book
- Young Unwed Fathers: Changing Roles and Emerging Policies
- Book
- 2009
- Published by: Temple University Press
summary
"An important resource for scholars, policymakers and social service providers....devoted to economic, demographic, ethical, legal, public policy, psychological, social service, subcultural and sociological issues relevant to young fathers. This volume contributes to the ongoing process of reframing the early pregnancy an childbearing literature to include young fathers. The empirical chapters include quantitative analyses of national surveys, ethnographic studies of inner-city young men and program evaluations....provide[s] up-to-date overviews of recent policy and programmatic initiatives."
--Journal of Adolescence
This volume is the first volume to bring together a wide and balanced array of research program and policy perspectives on unwed fatherhood. The essays illuminate the public debate about welfare reform, paternity and child support, and family values.
Table of Contents
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- Acknowledgments
- p. vii
- I: Who Young Unwed Fathers Are
- 5 Paternity Risk among Adolescent Males
- pp. 99-116
- II: Rights and Obligations
- III: Policies and Programs
- 10 Paternity Actions and Young Fathers
- pp. 213-234
- 15 Service Programs to Help Unwed Fathers
- pp. 297-315
- List of Contributors
- pp. 335-338
Additional Information
ISBN
9781439901267
Related ISBN(s)
9781566390484, 9781566393188
MARC Record
OCLC
316205128
Pages
358
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No
Copyright
1994