The Social context of child abuse and neglect / edited by Leroy H. Pelton.

Other author Pelton, Leroy H.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York, N.Y. : Human Sciences Press, ©1981.
Description331 pages ; 22 cm
Subjects
Child abuse--United States.
Children with social disabilities--United States.
Child abuse.
Children with social disabilities.

Contents Child abuse and neglect: the myth of classlessness / Leroy H. Pelton -- The rediscovery of child abuse / Stephen Antler -- The law's evolving role in child abuse and neglect / Marguerite Rosenthal and James A. Louis -- Child abuse and neglect and protective intervention in Mercer County, New Jersey / Leroy H. Pelton -- Material deprivation, child maltreatment, and agency interventions among poor families / Bernard Horowitz and Isabel Wolock -- Traumatized children, chronic illness, and poverty / Elizabeth Elmer -- An ecological approach to child maltreatment / James Garbarino -- What services do abusive and neglecting families need? / Cecelia E. Sudia -- The United States versus child abuse / David G. Gil.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographies and index.
LCCN 80013922
ISBN0877055041

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HV741 .S678 1981 ✔ Available Place Hold