The Role of Grandparents in the 21st Century : Global Perspectives on Changing Roles and Consequences

Omtale

Across the world, the role of grandparents is changing. This book highlights the changing roles, and the consequences of these changes, for both grandchildren and grandparents, by drawing together leading international authorities on grandparenting and intergenerational relations.The book includes scholarly summaries of research as well as new research findings. It should be an invaluable resource for other scholars and students investigating the role of grandparents today.This book was originally published as a special issue of Contemporary Social Science.