Parenthood in America: An Encyclopedia by Balter, LawrenceCall Number: REF HQ755.8 .P3783 2000 v.1-2
Publication Date: 2000
Presents knowledge tools for professionals and parents who must understand, interpret, and decide courses of action related to parenting, covering topics such as the role of parenthood, the development of children, the social and cultural factors impinging on parenthood, bereavement and loss, adoption, the psychological transition to parenthood, circumcision, home schooling, postpartum depression, community violence, and many others.