Child Abuse

Implications for Child Development and Psychopathology

David A Wolfe author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc

Published:9th Sep '99

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Child Abuse cover

"Everyone knows that child abuse is morally wrong. David A. Wolfe goes beyond this to explore how and why it affects the development of children. This is the story professionals need to know to plan their helping strategy." —James Garbarino, Ph.D.Co-Director, Family Life Development Center, Cornell University

Child Abuse, Second Edition is devoted to a topic of major social and clinical significance. In this book, the author describes the different types of abuse and discusses the influence they have on development, including the emotional, cognitive, academic, and social consequences in childhood and adolescents. The book uses theory and research to convey the importance of multiple contextual influences that affect abuse and can be used to ameliorate it.

ISBN: 9780803972285

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 200g

152 pages

2nd Revised edition