Based on original contributions from leading scholars, this
handbook offers critical reviews of variations in grandparenthood
(historical, cultural, race, gender), contingencies (transitions,
roles, influence, divorce surrogate parenting, adult grandchildren)
and interventions (clinical, policies, programs). It also addresses
research trends and needed conceptual and theoretical refinements.
The introduction describes trends in grandparenting research since
the middle of this century, and offers a brief synopsis of the
book's contents as well as specific suggestions for further
research. The first part addresses diversity in grandparenting
experiences, including historical and demographic trends, racial
and ethnic variations, contextual influences with special emphasis
on grandparents in rural and farm environments, and gender
differences in grandparents' and grandchildren's experiences. The
second part focuses on the dynamics and contingencies of
grandparenting. Chapters address transitions in grandparents'
lives, grandparents' roles, the impact of grandparenting on
grandchildren, and grandparenting under special circumstances, such
as divorce and surrogate parenting. The third part deals with
interventions in grandparenting. Specific issues addressed are
clinical interventions and therapy with extended families, policies
concerning grandparents' visitations and grandparents as surrogates
parents and programs for grandparents. The book's concluding
chapter offers suggestions for future research. The work has an
extensive comprehensive bibliography and index. This work will be
of interest to professionals and students in gerontology, family
studies, social services, ethnic studies, gender studies, and
sociology.
General
| Imprint: |
Greenwood Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
July 1998 |
| First published: |
July 1998 |
| Authors: |
Maximiliane E. Szinovacz
|
| Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
376 |
| Edition: |
New |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-313-29886-8 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-313-29886-6 |
| Barcode: |
9780313298868 |
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