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Memories of Sexual Betrayal
Richard B. . Ed(S): Gartner
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Description for Memories of Sexual Betrayal
Hardback. Explores the repressed memory controversy. This volume includes an overview of neurological research on the encoding of memory, a feminist critique of the frenzy surrounding the current debate, and an exploration of the social taboos that hamper objective discussion of child abuse. Editor(s): Gartner, Richard B. Num Pages: 277 pages, index, bibliography. BIC Classification: JFFE2; MMJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 163 x 24. Weight in Grams: 590.
In this comprehensive volume the repressed memory controversy is explored by leading clinicians in a discussion free of the accusatory tone that has often dominated the literature to date. The perspectives presented include an overview of neurological research on the encoding of memory, a feminist critique of the frenzy surrounding the current debate, and an exploration of the social taboos that still hamper objective discussion of child abuse. The issues raised on both sides of the 'false memory' debate cut to the heart of psychotherapeutic practice. The possibility of falsely implanted memories raises questions about the very nature of truth ... Read more
In this comprehensive volume the repressed memory controversy is explored by leading clinicians in a discussion free of the accusatory tone that has often dominated the literature to date. The perspectives presented include an overview of neurological research on the encoding of memory, a feminist critique of the frenzy surrounding the current debate, and an exploration of the social taboos that still hamper objective discussion of child abuse. The issues raised on both sides of the 'false memory' debate cut to the heart of psychotherapeutic practice. The possibility of falsely implanted memories raises questions about the very nature of truth ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers United States
Number of pages
277
Condition
New
Number of Pages
277
Place of Publication
Northvale NJ, United States
ISBN
9781568217048
SKU
V9781568217048
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Reviews for Memories of Sexual Betrayal
Contains papers from a 1995 conference held in New York City, in which leading clinicians discuss the repressed memory controversy free of the accusatory tone that has often dominated the literature on the subject. They overview neurological research on the encoding of memory, offer a feminist critique of the current debate, and explore the social taboos that still hamper objective ... Read more