The first text of its kind, Contemporary Grandparenting synthesizes the current knowledge about grandparents and their role in families and society. A key figure in the grandparenting activist movement, Arthur Kornhaber vividly brings to life topics reflecting the diversity of today's grandparent. Offering a contemporary and perceptive view, this comprehensive volume explores the grandparent-grandchild bond; grandparent development; grandparent-parent relationships; the effect of cultural, gender, and age differences on grandparenting activities; and much more. Individual case studies illustrate key points and make the book lively and readable for a broad audience.