Bibliograph

Doing the best I can, fatherhood in the inner city, Kathryn Edin and Timothy J. Nelson

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Doing the best I can, fatherhood in the inner city, Kathryn Edin and Timothy J. Nelson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-277) and index

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government publication of a state province territory dependency etc

Illustrations

illustrationsplates

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Doing the best I can

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

805831490

Responsibility statement

Kathryn Edin and Timothy J. Nelson

Sub title

fatherhood in the inner city

Summary

Across the political spectrum, unwed fatherhood is denounced as one of the leading social problems of today. Doing the Best I Can is a strikingly rich, paradigm-shifting look at fatherhood among inner-city men often dismissed as "deadbeat dads." Kathryn Edin and Timothy J. Nelson examine how couples in challenging straits come together and get pregnant so quickly-without planning. The authors chronicle the high hopes for forging lasting family bonds that pregnancy inspires, and pinpoint the fatal flaws that often lead to the relationship's demise. They offer keen insight into a radical redefinition of family life, where ties between parents are peripheral and the father-child bond is central

Table Of Contents

One thing leads to another -- Thank you, Jesus -- The stupid shit -- Ward Cleaver -- Sesame Street mornings -- Fight or flight -- Try, try again -- The new package deal

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