Young unwed fathers : changing roles and emerging policies / edited by Robert I. Lerman and Theodora J. Ooms.

Other author Lerman, Robert I.
Other author Ooms, Theodora, 1939-
Format Book
Publication InfoPhiladelpha : Temple University Press, ©1993.
Descriptionvi, 348 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction : evolution of unwed fatherhood as a policy issue / Robert I. Lerman, Theodora J. Ooms -- A national profile of young unwed fathers / Robert I. Lerman -- Young fathers and parenting in two inner-city neighborhoods / Mercer L. Sullivan -- Sex codes and family life among poor inner-city youths / Elijah Anderson -- Paternity risk among adolescent males / Freya L. Sonenstein, Joseph H. Pleck, Leighton C. Ku -- When and why fathers matter : impacts of father involvement on the children of adolescent mothers / Frank F. Furstenberg, Jr., Kathleen Mullan Harris -- Legal rights and obligations : an uneven evolution / Ruth-Arlene W. Howe -- Ethical dimensions of young unwed fatherhood / George W. Harris -- Creating federal leadership in research and policy development / Linda M. Mellgren -- Paternity actions and young fathers / Esther Wattenberg -- The problems and promise of child support policies / Sandra K. Danziger, Carolyn K. Kastner, Terri J. Nickel -- In-kind contributions as child support : the teen alternative parenting program / Maureen A. Pirog-Good.
Contents Involving unwed fathers in adoption counseling and teen pregnancy programs / M. Laurie Leitch, Anne M. Gonzalez, Theodora J. Ooms -- The role of unwed fathers in the abortion decision / Arthur B. Shostak -- Service programs to help unwed fathers / Joelle Sander -- Employment patterns of unwed fathers and public policy / Robert I. Lerman.
Local noteLittle-287928--305130049592+
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 92039617
ISBN1566390486 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HV700.7 .Y68 1993 ✔ Available Place Hold