DOBSON, James C.

DOBSON, James C. American, b. 1936. Genres: Medicine/Health, Psychology, Women's studies and issues, Human relations/Parenting. Career: Hudson School District, Hacienda Heights, CA, teacher, 1960-63, psychometrist, 1962-63; Charter Oak Unified School District, Covina, CA, psychometrist-counselor, 1963-64, school psychologist and coordinator of pupil personnel services, 1964-66; University of Southern California, School of Medicine, Department of Medical Genetics and Child Development, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, assistant professor, 1969-77, associate clinical professor of pediatrics, 1978-83; Focus on the Family, president and founder, 1977-. Publications: Dare to Discipline, 1970; (ed. with R. Koch) The Mentally Retarded Child and His Family: A Multidisciplinary Handbook, 1971, rev. ed., 1976; Hide or Seek, 1974; What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew about Women, 1975; The Strong-Willed Child, 1978; Preparing for Adolescence, 1978; Straight Talk to Men and Their Wives, 1980; Emotions: Can You Trust Them?, 1980; Dr. Dobson Answers Your Questions, 1982; Love Must Be Tough, 1983; Love for a Lifetime, 1987; Parenting Isn't for Cowards, 1987; Children at Risk, 1990; The New Dare to Discipline, 1992; When God Doesn't Make Sense, 1993; Life on the Edge, 1996; Solid Answers, 1997; Night Light, 2000; Bringing up Boys, 2001; Night Light for Parents, 2002. Address: c/o James Dobson, Inc, 1755 Telstar Dr #203, Colorado Springs, CO 80920-0500, U.S.A. Online address: backpacker18@juno.com