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A SOURCEBOOK ON CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
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| By: |
David Finkelhor |
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Paperback |
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£109.00 |
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£98.10 |
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£10.90 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0803927495 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780803927490 |
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| Publisher: |
SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC |
| Pub. date: |
1 May, 1986 |
| Pages: |
280 |
| Description: |
- How widespread is child sexual abuse?- Which groups of children are at greatest risk?- Why do offenders offend?- What are the initial and long-term effects of sexual abuse on victims?- How can child sexual abuse be prevented?- How should researchers approach the problem?David Finkelhor is a leading researcher in the field of family violence and child sexual abuse. He is the author of two previous books on the subject, Sexually Victimized Children and Child Sexual Abuse: New Theory and Research.Finkelhor is also known for his work in other areas of family violence. He is a co-editor of Dark Side of |
| Synopsis: |
`An invaluable directional guide to such thorny issues as the `prevalence of sexual abuse, children at high risk, offenders, effects and prevention' - New Society`Exemplifies social science at its best. This sourcebook is thoughtful and knowledgeable, without being patronizing or condescending to the practitioners who must act on a day-to-day basis' - Journal of Marriage and the Family`Eagerly awaited by the professionals involved in the field and does not disappoint... The student is provided with a bible which will serve well as a guide through the minefield of often contradictory literature on child sexual abuse' - Social Work Education`An excellent resource because it is a comprehensive gathering of facts of child sexual abuse spanning the past ten years. It would be helpful to anyone involved in the intervention or research of child sexual abuse. It is an excellent overview for students' - Family Violence Bulletin`Unique, up-to-the-minute, and indispensable for anyone who needs to understand what is known and not known about sexual abuse' - Murray A Straus, University of New Hampshire`Researchers, students and service providers will appreciate the comprehensiveness and the organization of data in Finkelhor's book' - Hispanic Journal of Behavioral SciencesAs David Finkelhor says:`There is an enormous present demand for reliable information about sexual abuse, and this book will fill it. It demonstrates that far more is actually known about the problem than is generally thought'. |
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US |
| Imprint: |
SAGE Publications Inc |
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Returnable |
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