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Examining nationwide studies of child abuse initiated in 1965, this volume delves into the social and cultural contexts surrounding violent behavior toward children. The author provides a clear definition of physical abuse, emphasizing the intentional use of force or acts of omission by caregivers that aim to harm a child. Through this analysis, the book seeks to unravel the complex factors contributing to child abuse, offering insights into its prevalence and implications in society.
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Violence against Children, David G. Gil
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Violence against Children
- Subtitle
- Physical Child Abuse in the United States
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David G. Gil
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9780674187900
- Category
- Health / Medicine
- Description
- Examining nationwide studies of child abuse initiated in 1965, this volume delves into the social and cultural contexts surrounding violent behavior toward children. The author provides a clear definition of physical abuse, emphasizing the intentional use of force or acts of omission by caregivers that aim to harm a child. Through this analysis, the book seeks to unravel the complex factors contributing to child abuse, offering insights into its prevalence and implications in society.