Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect (Paperback) by Cynthia Crosson Tower

9780205168149. New condition. Trade paperback. 3rd Revised ed. Language: English. Pages: 450. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 450 p. This is a survey the area of child abuse and neglect, this text covers all aspects of the subject, including physical and sexual abuse and emotional maltreatment. It is "student friendly", aiming to help students gain a frame of reference about abuse and to understand the work of protective services. Case studies provide personalized real-life stories which should make students aware of the actual human situations they will encounter in this field.