Heroes of their own lives

First published: 1988

Description

"Linda Gordon's history of family violence ... is based on ... the case records of social work agencies. As she investigates child abuse, child negelct, wife-beating, and incest, Gordon shows that it is not the existence of family violence that has changed, but society's attitude toward it"--back cover.

Subjects

Case studies Child abuse Wife abuse Incest Boston Marital violence Conjugal violence Massachusetts New York Times reviewed Family violence Family Spouse Abuse

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