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OverviewTraces the rising emphasis on parenthood in contemporary American politics. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Laurel Elder , Steven GreenePublisher: State University of New York Press Imprint: State University of New York Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.390kg ISBN: 9781438443959ISBN 10: 1438443951 Pages: 182 Publication Date: 01 August 2012 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents"1. Parenthood is Political 2. The Politics of the Changing American Family 3. ""Family Values"" vs. ""Champion of Working Families"": Parenthood, Families, and the Political Parties 4. The Rise of Politicized Moms and Dads: Media Coverage of Parenthood 5. The Political Attitudes of Mothers and Fathers 6. Marriage, Race, and the Politics of Parenthood 7. The Consequences and Future of the Politics of Parenthood Notes References"ReviewsElder and Greene's work does much to advance our understanding of political socialization and ventures to new territory in emphasizing the role of parenthood, while past studies have focused on other life events, like marriage ... The authors make a very valuable contribution. - Politics and Gender ...the book is a good read for FCS [family and consumer sciences] professionals ... Interestingly, the authors employed a mix method approach, which ... speaks volumes as to the power of this approach in assessing both attitudes and behaviors. - Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences ...the important findings on gender difference, parenting, and politics make this an important resource. - CHOICE ...The Politics of Parenthood offers insight into how parenthood changes one's political beliefs and how parenthood has become politicized in our modern world. - San Francisco Book Review ...the book is a good read for FCS [family and consumer sciences] professionals ... Interestingly, the authors employed a mix method approach, which ... speaks volumes as to the power of this approach in assessing both attitudes and behaviors. - Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences ...the important findings on gender difference, parenting, and politics make this an important resource. - CHOICE ...The Politics of Parenthood offers insight into how parenthood changes one's political beliefs and how parenthood has become politicized in our modern world. - San Francisco Book Review Author InformationLaurel Elder is Associate Professor of Political Science at Hartwick College. Steven Greene is Associate Professor of Political Science at North Carolina State University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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