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The politics of child abuse in America /
Child abuse policy in the United States contains dangerous contradictions. A rapidly expanding child abuse industry, consisting of enterprising psychotherapists and attorneys, consumes enormous resources. At the same time, thousands of poor children are seriously injured or killed, many while being...
| Call Number: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Other Authors: | , |
| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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New York :
Oxford University Press,
1997.
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| Series: | Child welfare (Oxford University Press)
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| Online Access: | Texto completo |
| Summary: | Child abuse policy in the United States contains dangerous contradictions. A rapidly expanding child abuse industry, consisting of enterprising psychotherapists and attorneys, consumes enormous resources. At the same time, thousands of poor children are seriously injured or killed, many while being "protected" by public agencies. The growing interest in child abuse as a middle class problem has led to the frenzied pursuit of offenders, resulting in the sacrifice of innocent children and adults. The Politics of Child Abuse in America presents a compelling analysis of these problems, revealing the historical patterns that gave rise to them and presenting practical policy recommendations. It will be an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and professionals in social work, as well as for anyone concerned about the welfare of children in the United States. |
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| Item Description: | Originally published: 1996. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xi, 194 pages) : illustrations. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1429414685 9781429414685 9786610529612 6610529612 |