The most comprehensive overview of child abuse and neglect available. The author, a former child protection worker, both teaches and practices in the field. Provides real-life case vignettes drawn from the author's own experiences. Covers all types of maltreatment including maltreatment, neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and emotional abuse. Chapters are reorganized for a more logical progression from neglect to physical and sexual abuse.
- ISBN10 0205287808
- ISBN13 9780205287802
- Publish Date 26 July 1998 (first published January 1989)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 11 June 2010
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Pearson
- Edition 4th edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 448
- Language English