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Revised edition of a text for advanced undergraduate and graduate students preparing for teaching, social work, other human-service professions, health professions, and mental health professions. It acquaints students with parenting in three major areas: concepts, challenges, and changes; diverse family types; and risks and alternatives. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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This research-based book on parenting through the lifespan, helps readers learn to work with parents as professionals, as well as develop life skills. Parenting in Contemporary Society, Fourth Edition provides in-depth information about parenting through the lifespan and parenting 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. Designed for family therapists or counselors.
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