The Politics of Parenthood: Causes and Consequences of the Politicization and Polarization of the American Family

Author:   Laurel Elder ,  Steven Greene
Publisher:   State University of New York Press
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9781438443959


Pages:   182
Publication Date:   01 August 2012
Format:   Hardback
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The Politics of Parenthood: Causes and Consequences of the Politicization and Polarization of the American Family


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Author:   Laurel Elder ,  Steven Greene
Publisher:   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:  

9781438443959


ISBN 10:   1438443951
Pages:   182
Publication Date:   01 August 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Elder 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 Information

Laurel Elder is Associate Professor of Political Science at Hartwick College. Steven Greene is Associate Professor of Political Science at North Carolina State University.

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