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You think you know your Dad? You think he gets up to go to work every morning, does his job, eats his lunch, has an afternoon snack or three, then comes home and eats dinner in front of the TV? On the weekend, maybe he mows the lawn or fixes that broken shelf, or has a few jars down the pub with the lads? You think that's what Dads do, don't you? You think that's all there is? Oh, how little you know. A hymn to all things paternal, THE BOOK OF DAD will change the way you think about your Dad, my Dad, his Dad, their Dad, Everybody's Dad. Including such marvellous chapters as Know Your Dad, The World According to Dad, Dads Through The Ages (from Caveman Dad up to Victorian Dad), How To Be A Dad, and The Dad-to-Be, THE BOOK OF DAD is a highly illustrated, high-quality, highly anticipated romp through the pantheon of Dadness... and beyond... but not too far.
This book investigates the archetypal role of the father figure through a humorous, observational lens to challenge mundane perceptions of paternal life. Paul Barker utilizes a lighthearted, encyclopedic framework to deconstruct the daily habits, historical evolution, and social expectations placed upon fathers. By contrasting the perceived simplicity of a father's routine with a satirical exploration of 'Dadness,' the author provides a playful guide that serves as both a celebration and a parody of the paternal experience.
What You Will Find
The framing suggests an accessible, lighthearted exploration of domestic archetypes intended for a general audience seeking entertainment rather than clinical sociological insight. The work functions as a humorous cultural commentary that relies on relatable tropes to engage the reader in a playful examination of family dynamics.
Page Count:
240
Publication Date:
2011-01-01
Publisher:
Fourth Estate
ISBN-10:
0007418523
ISBN-13:
9780007418527
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