When Caregivers Kill: Understanding Child Murder by Parents and Other Guardians
Alt, Betty L.; Wells, Sandra K.
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Description for When Caregivers Kill: Understanding Child Murder by Parents and Other Guardians
hardcover. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 159 x 17. Weight in Grams: 372.
From mothers who kill their children in postpartum fugues, to fathers who murder their kids for revenge against an estranged wife, the stories in this book are chilling yet real, and bring home the message that children are vulnerable to violence even in the care of those who should love and protect them the most. Sadly, child murder by parents and caregivers happens more frequently than one might guess, and while each case is different, there are often warning signs that something might be amiss. Signs of physical abuse may precede the ultimate act of murder. A mother's mental state ... Read more
From mothers who kill their children in postpartum fugues, to fathers who murder their kids for revenge against an estranged wife, the stories in this book are chilling yet real, and bring home the message that children are vulnerable to violence even in the care of those who should love and protect them the most. Sadly, child murder by parents and caregivers happens more frequently than one might guess, and while each case is different, there are often warning signs that something might be amiss. Signs of physical abuse may precede the ultimate act of murder. A mother's mental state ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9781442200777
SKU
V9781442200777
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99-15
About Alt, Betty L.; Wells, Sandra K.
Betty L. Alt is author or co-author of twelve books including Policewomen: Life with the Badge, Following the Flag: Marriage and the Modern Military, and others. She is a lecturer in sociology and criminology at Colorado State University-Pueblo. Sandra K. Wells is co-author with Betty Alt of Wicked Women, Fleecing Grandma and Grandpa, and other titles. She recently ... Read more
Reviews for When Caregivers Kill: Understanding Child Murder by Parents and Other Guardians
It's an undeniably grisly topic, but authors Betty Alt and Sandra Wells handle it respectfully in their new book, "When Caregivers Kill: Understanding Child Murder by Parents and Other Guardians."...Filled with interesting information.
The Sunday Chieftain and Star-Journal, May 23, 2010
Alt and Wells make a solid contribution to the literature in this disturbing area, offering a fine ... Read more
The Sunday Chieftain and Star-Journal, May 23, 2010
Alt and Wells make a solid contribution to the literature in this disturbing area, offering a fine ... Read more