| The Sexual Abuse of Children: Theory and Research: Volume I: Theory and Research Contributor(s): O'Donohue, William T. (Editor), Geer, James H. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0805803408 ISBN-13: 9780805803402 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $71.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 1992 Annotation: The sexual abuse of children is now seen as an enormous problem; first, because there is an increasing awareness that it is more prevalent than previously thought, and second, because it gives rise to so many complex questions. How is sexual abuse to be defined? What are the effects of abuse? How can the victim be helped? How can abuse be prevented? These two comprehensive volumes cover a wide spectrum of basic and applied issues. Expert contributors -- including physicians, attorneys, psychologists, philosophers, social workers, and engineers -- address such relevant topics as epidemiology, animal models, legal reforms, feminist scholarship, child pornography, medical assessment, and diverse models of psychotherapeutic intention. br |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Abuse - General - Psychology | Clinical Psychology - Psychology | Mental Health |
| Dewey: 616.858 |
| LCCN: 91016126 |
| Lexile Measure: 1420 |
| Physical Information: 1.08" H x 5.98" W x 9.08" (1.54 lbs) 428 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - New Age |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The sexual abuse of children is now seen as an enormous problem; first, because there is an increasing awareness that it is more prevalent than previously thought, and second, because it gives rise to so many complex questions. How is sexual abuse to be defined? What are the effects of abuse? How can the victim be helped? How can abuse be prevented? These two comprehensive volumes cover a wide spectrum of basic and applied issues. Expert contributors -- including physicians, attorneys, psychologists, philosophers, social workers, and engineers -- address such relevant topics as epidemiology, animal models, legal reforms, feminist scholarship, child pornography, medical assessment, and diverse models of psychotherapeutic intention. |