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Handbook of Child Abuse Research and Treatment
John R. . Ed(S): Lutzker
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Description for Handbook of Child Abuse Research and Treatment
Hardback. The causes of child abuse and neglect have been major topics of study since the 1960s. This book is a compilation of findings that includes writings on associated cultural issues, youth violence, sexual abuse, and child development. Editor(s): Lutzker, John R. Series: Issues in Clinical Child Psychology. Num Pages: 596 pages, 19 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JMC; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 51. Weight in Grams: 3060.
Child abuse and neglect (CAN) came to the forefront in the 1960s. At first, theories were spun, usually dealing with the intrapsychic reasons why a parent might en- gage in such terrible behavior. The 1970s brought theory that tended to deal in- creasingly with sociocultural and ecological explanations forCAN.Itwas not until the 1980s and 1990s, however, thattreatment strategies, research, and legal issues emerged. This book represents a state-of-the-art compilation from the leading figures of today's work in theory, research, and treatment. In addition, this volume presents treatises on cultural issues in CAN,youth violence,sexual abuse, and child devel- opmental factors in ... Read more
Child abuse and neglect (CAN) came to the forefront in the 1960s. At first, theories were spun, usually dealing with the intrapsychic reasons why a parent might en- gage in such terrible behavior. The 1970s brought theory that tended to deal in- creasingly with sociocultural and ecological explanations forCAN.Itwas not until the 1980s and 1990s, however, thattreatment strategies, research, and legal issues emerged. This book represents a state-of-the-art compilation from the leading figures of today's work in theory, research, and treatment. In addition, this volume presents treatises on cultural issues in CAN,youth violence,sexual abuse, and child devel- opmental factors in ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Springer Science+Business Media United States
Number of pages
596
Condition
New
Series
Issues in Clinical Child Psychology
Number of Pages
596
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780306456596
SKU
V9780306456596
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Reviews for Handbook of Child Abuse Research and Treatment
`While no single volume can address all the factors involved, this collection provides a foundation for understanding the available literature, an overview of ares insufficiently covered, directions for future research, and mechanisms for assessing extant models of abuse..... it is recommended for practitioners at all levels, and is likely to be a catalyst for additional ... Read more